THE BACKGROUND
Last few months have been unprecedented in the history of the world with the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 61 million people around the world have been affected and the number is growing everyday. India has had close to 8.75 million cases with over 1.3 lakh deaths. This will only increase over time with the threat of the second wave of the pandemic.
The development of vaccines is in progress and the administration of these vaccines is of paramount need to protect people from the virus. This pandemic has made it clear that the world needs each other, no country or person can fight COVID-19 on their own. Unity, Collaboration and Peace is important for the future of all humanity.
THE ROTARY COMBAT COVID RIDE
A group of 22 Rotarians who are members of the International Fellowship of Motorcycling Rotarians (IFMR), a fellowship group of Rotary International have embarked on an 18 day, 4000+ km ride to stress on the importance of prevention of the spread of the virus and also to raise funds for Covid relief.
The world is awaiting a vaccine and in the Indian context, millions of people who need the vaccine cannot afford it. This is where we Rotarians believe with our experience and proven expertise in administration of Polio Vaccine, we can play a huge role in combating Covid-19.
ROUTE
The Serum Institute of India (SII), is in the forefront along with other Indian pharmaceutical companies. The SII has entered into to a partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to accelerate the manufacture and delivery of the vaccine to low and middle income countries. Disease prevention and treatment are part of the focus areas of Rotary.
ACCORDING TO THE LATEST REPORTS, THE COST OF THE VACCINE IS EXPECTED TO BE INR 500 APPROX. INCASE THE COST IS LOWER, THE FUNDS WOULD BE USED TO IMPACT MORE PEOPLE.
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ABOUT ROTARY BANGALORE DISTRICT 3190
Rotary is a global network of 1.2 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary's people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, Rotary is always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.
Rotary as a humanitarian organisation creates environments of peace. Rotary believes when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect. Disease prevention and treatment are part of the focus areas of Rotary.
TAX BENEFITS
Funding for this campaign is eligible for tax breaks as ROTARY BANGALORE DISTRICT 3190 is a registered trust and you can avail of benefits under section 80G of the IT act. This campaign does not accept funds from foreign passport holders.
FAQs
Will we get to know the details of how the money was spent?
Yes. After the money has been collected it will be transferred by Fueladream to ROTARY BANGALORE DISTRICT 3190. It will take from 60 to 120 days after that to get details of who the beneficiary was with details of them. Once I get this information from them I shall upload the picture of the beneficiary on the UPDATES section of this campaign. You will then get an alert & can read details about the beneficiaries.
When do I get the receipts?
It takes up to 2/3 weeks after the campaign is closed for the monies to be transferred to the NGO. The receipts will start getting processed about 6 weeks AFTER the campaign is closed and will be sent to you directly.
How does crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding in India is a relatively new concept & is growing very quickly.
It’s a concept that allows a large number of funders (like you) to fund an idea or a cause or event by giving small amounts of money online. Fueladream.com is a crowdfunding platform in India that allows for such pooling of funds. You can fund innovations & ideas on FuelADream and be the first to get these products or make them come true. You can also do a good turn by funding charities and causes through crowdfunding. When you fund a charity it’s more like a donation & you get small innovative rewards like a shout-out on an FB page or a thank you email from the beneficiaries.
