PROJECT C.U.R.E.
Posted by Benjamin Marentette
Rotarians think big – we have big dreams to make the world a better place; and those big dreams have more local issues in mind; and other times, our dreams drift further – to world issues.
Claire Eblovi joined us and had us thinking globally. As an Executive Director with Project C.U.R.E., she shared with us their wonderful, important work. Project C.U.R.E. has been recognized by Forbes as a highly-efficient charitable organization. With 17,000 volunteers around the world and 25 employees, and 1% administrative overhead, there’s no question they’re efficient.
Claire spoke a lot about going from ordinary to extraordinary – and that’s exactly what they’ve done. Project C.U.R.E. receives donated medical supplies – from poles holding I.V. substances in the hospital room to birthing tables – they receive, store, package and ship medical supplies to over 130 countries from their 400,000 ft2 of warehouse space. Their efficiency isn’t simply about budgetary numbers – they make sure the equipment goes where it’s needed and intended by conducting on-site needs assessments before they send a container of this much-needed medical equipment that we may never think twice about having available here in the states.
Rotary has supported Project C.U.R.E. – monetary gifts that have been provided by Rotary have an extraordinary impact – including a 20:1 leverage ratio – that’s right: for every $1,000 donated by Rotary, $20,000 has been realized in other donations!
Claire spoke a lot about going from ordinary to extraordinary – and that’s exactly what they’ve done. Project C.U.R.E. receives donated medical supplies – from poles holding I.V. substances in the hospital room to birthing tables – they receive, store, package and ship medical supplies to over 130 countries from their 400,000 ft2 of warehouse space. Their efficiency isn’t simply about budgetary numbers – they make sure the equipment goes where it’s needed and intended by conducting on-site needs assessments before they send a container of this much-needed medical equipment that we may never think twice about having available here in the states.
Rotary has supported Project C.U.R.E. – monetary gifts that have been provided by Rotary have an extraordinary impact – including a 20:1 leverage ratio – that’s right: for every $1,000 donated by Rotary, $20,000 has been realized in other donations!