Rotary International District 3450 under the leadership of District Governor Nigel Lo and the whole team of District Rotary Foundation Committee had achieved a fruitful year. Our 2024/25 District Foundation Fund Raising fulfilled the targets of total donation over US$900,000 and the figures are keeping on increasing. Among the figures, we raised:
- US$482,325to Annual Fund;
- US$207,483 to End Polio Share Fund;
- US$138,145 to Endowment Fund;
- US$121,623 Other Funds directly to the various projects.
- Up to early June 2025, the total donation was US$949,579.
With the funding support, clubs of district 3450 successfully launched different types of grant projects. This year we supported 57 District Grants with US$139,037 funding.
For longer term and larger size projects, we had Global Grants that provide services not only within district 3450, but also other overseas collaboration. Our district supported 26 projects this year. Among these, 6 were cash donation; 14 our clubs participated as international partners; and 6 projects we were host of the global grant. Up to early Jun, we supported US$138,510 to global grants projects.
We got success at The Rotary Foundation Programs too. Rotary Scholarship (a kind of Global Grant projects) is one of The Rotary Foundation Programs. This year we granted to a young gentle to fulfill his study in attending a course in the United Kingdom studying. Vocational Training Team is also coordinating a project to be launched in Mongolia soon; and we received applicants for Rotary Peace Fellows and will stay close communication with them.
End Polio is the icon project of Rotary. Our district hosted a series of end polio events this year, including, End Polio Walk for Mongolia on 5 October, Macau on 20 October 2024, The World’s Greatest Meal to End Polio in Macau on 26 October 2024 and End Polio Walk for District 3450 in Hong Kong on 14 December 2024
More than 90 clubs from District 3450 participated the event. The event successfully raised over US$100,000. After the event, there were still givings from district and finally we reached the figures of US$207,483 end polio giving this rotary year.
Our district also achieved high standard at Stewardship aspect. During the past four quarterly analysis, the percentage of compliant with reporting requirement for grants sponsored by the district and its clubs were 83% in July 2024, 100% in Oct 2024, 77% in Jan 2025 and 89% in April 2025.
We also connected with our members and learnt together. On 16 November 2024, representatives from Rotary Clubs attended the District Foundation & Grant Management Seminar of District 3450. There were 116 participants from 74 Hong Kong and Macau clubs at the Seminar. Area 9 & 10 also organized their Mongolian language Grant Management Seminar. The seminar provided learning platform to our members so that they could strengthen and advance their knowhow of doing service projects.
On 18 November 2024, with the honour of Rotary International President Stephanie A. Urchick’s visit, the Intercity Meeting 2024 was held. In this joyous occasion, donors were recognized. There were 204 participants from 67 clubs at the event. The event enhanced the awareness of donation and brought more donors to our district.
All in all, we did achieve a fruitful and meaningful 2024/25 Rotary year at the aspect of Foundation matters.
As we celebrate the achievements of a magical Rotary Year, we take the opportunity of the 65th District Conference in Macau to recognize all those who have contributed to The Rotary Foundation to transform gifts into impactful service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.
On Day 2 of the District Conference (25 May 2025), a recognition session was held at the Galaxy Auditorium, Galaxy Macau. Rotary International President Personal Representative, Trustee Chun-Wook Hyun, together with District Governor Nigel and Past District Governor Wilson were on stage recognizing the donors.
This session was hosted by The Rotary Foundation Resources team with DAG Felicity Yeung and PP Rico Fung as Emcees, supported by the strong team of CP Sally Ho, DAG Sammi Lam, IPP Alan, IPP SK Tang and PP Ivan Hon.
This Rotary Year, we have 85 Rotarians who have become new Paul Harris Fellows
We have nine new Benefactors this year. Benefactors donate to the Endowment Fund, ensuring future Rotarians have the resources they need for sustainable projects.
PDG Kenneth Wong donating US$25,000 to the Endowment Fund, with RIPPE Trustee Chun-Wook, DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.
Rtn JackyLuk and PP Esther Ow donating US$25,000 to the Endowment Fund, with RIPPE Trustee Chun-Wook, DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.
District 3450 continues to work hard to raise funds aiming at polio eradication. Top tier Rotary Clubs donating US$1,600 or more were recognized.
Nine new Paul Harris Society members have committed to contribute US$1,000 or more annually.
New Major Donors Level 1 with DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.
New Major Donors Level 2 with DG Nigel and PDG Wilson.
PDG Kenneth Wong and PP Esther Ow recognized as New Major Donors Level 3.
PDG Peter Pang, IPDG Andy Li and PP Michael Chan recognized as Major Donors Level 4.
PDG Peter Wong recognized as a member of the Arch Klumph Society Trustee Circle.
PP Paul Iec and PP Sarah Lo presenting a donation of US$50,000 to the Endowment Fund and recognized as a member of the Arch Klumph Society Chair’s Circle.
During lunch, the top three Rotary Clubs that donated the most at annual fund and the top three that made the highest per capita donations were recognized.
Top three total giving Rotary Clubs:
The top giving Rotary Clubs this year are:
- The Rotary Club of Hou Kuong
- The Rotary Club of Star Avenue
- The Rotary Club of Macau
- The Rotary Club of Tai Po
- The Rotary Club Kuree
The top five donations per capita Rotary Clubs are:
- The Rotary Club of Star Avenue
- The Rotary E-Club of District 3450
- The Rotary Club of Macau
- The Rotary Club of Kowloon West
- The Rotary Club of Kowloon East
This year we also recognized three members who have outstanding performance at Rotary Foundation. We have PP Florence Hui and PP Synthia Chan from the Rotary Club of Macau who got the Rotary Foundation District Service Award. The award honors Rotarians and Rotaractors who are making a difference through the Foundation’s programs, promoting the Rotary Foundation and its goals of world understanding and peace. Both PP Florence and PP Synthia had been the Sub Chair of Stewardship Committee and District Grant Committee respectively. They did tremendous contribution to district foundation and are deserved to get the award.
In addition, we have PP Betty Ko from the Rotary Club of Hong Kong South who was awarded the Rotary Foundation Citation for Meritorious Services. This only honors one Rotarian or Rotaractor per district each year, who has been actively involved in services related to the Rotary Foundation. PP Betty Ko was the Sub Chair of Global Grant Committee for years. She also supported the launch out of over 100 global grants during the years. She is deserved to the award. Congratulations to all winners.
Gifts from all donors like you are making a big impact in communities around the world. Thanks to your generosity, Rotary members can continue improving people’s health, supporting life-changing education, protecting the environment and aiding communities affected by disasters. All these made the Magic of Rotary. See you again in the next Rotary Year while we carry on with high spirits to Unite for Good!