Help Communities in Morocco Affected by Earthquakes

The Rotary Foundation Trustees established a new Morocco Earthquake Response Fund in September 2023 to support immediate relief efforts for people affected by the devastating earthquakes. Donors can give directly to relief efforts led by Rotary members (see email below).

Dear Rotarian:\,

As a global humanitarian organization, Rotary continually takes action to help communities in need. Because you are a Rotary leader, we want you to be among the first to know that The Rotary Foundation has established a temporary Morocco Earthquake Response Fund to support immediate assistance efforts through disaster response grants.

We’ll begin fundraising efforts soon to finance the grants, which will be available specifically to areas affected by the 6.8-magnitude earthquake on 8 September that killed several thousand people, injured even more, and destroyed an estimated 50,000 homes.

The Morocco Earthquake Response Fund will accept contributions, including District Designated Funds (DDF), until 31 December and will distribute grants until 21 September 2024 or until the funds are spent. Any unused money will be transferred to the general Disaster Response Fund.

Districts affected by the devastation in Morocco can apply for grants to provide items such as water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing. To learn more and help these communities, you and your members can:

Donate to the Morocco Earthquake Response Fund

Contribute your District Designated Funds (DDF)

Learn more about the fund and how to apply for disaster response grants

Fundraise among your colleagues, friends, and family using Raise for Rotary

We appreciate your support of Rotary member-led projects to help these communities at the times when they need our assistance the most.

Sincerely,

Barry Rassin
2023-24 Trustee Chair
The Rotary Foundation

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