100 IN 100 PROGRAM
100 IN 100 PROGRAM
On April 1, 2021, Mexico celebrated 100 years of Rotary service in Mexico. The Ciudad de Mexico club was chartered on that day 100 years ago and was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Dallas, Texas. This anniversary creates opportunities for Rotarians in both countries. For Mexico, it is a chance to spotlight Rotary all over Mexico and to engage more of their clubs with the US and perhaps in some cases even more with their communities. For the US partners, it is a chance to get more clubs (and hopefully more districts) directly involved on the club to club level.
The celebration project is designed to engage at least 100 different US clubs to do service projects in Mexico during 2020-21 and 2021-22 (the “100 in 100” Program). These service projects range in size from approximately $500 to $10,000 USD, with a shopping list of opportunities for US clubs, depending upon their interest and funding options. US district grants could be used where available.
What this concept will also do is help the US clubs get more directly connected with Mexico club partners. Once this is done, more projects of all sizes can be done moving forward on a club to club level. Everybody wins, and most importantly, more people in need in Mexico will benefit from Rotary’s service.
The program is led by a US Rotarian team (headed by DGE Ron Appuhn, D6780 TN) working with a Mexico Rotarian team (headed by Reiner Jahn, D4170) that represents their entire country and works closely with FURMEX. Past District Governor Roger Sims (D6540 IN) organized and started the processes in the beginning and was serving as the US coordinator until his sudden death in late October 2019. Rotarians in both countries have lost a great friend, and we all have made even stronger commitments to make this program a success to honor Roger and his family.
Mexico clubs prepared project proposals from July 1, 2019 through late October 2019 for review by the 100 in 100 teams. Project selection by US clubs and districts began in 2020 and is on-going. The COVID-19 pandemic challenges has altered the timing and implementation of the projects, but we are continuing to move forward.
Rotarians in Mexico and the US continue to work on compiling all the potential partnering opportunities. The lists of projects will be updated from time to time, so we encourage interested clubs to review the lists periodically.
Thank you for your interest in the 100 in 100 program and in helping to make a difference for those in need in Mexico!
Frequently asked questions are addressed below. Other questions about the 100 in 100 program can be addressed to Ron Appuhn (rappuhn53@yahoo.com).
Updated January 30, 2022
Process for Reviewing and Selecting a Project
The process for selecting a 100 in 100 project for a club (or group of clubs, or district) is as follows:
1. Download and review the list of available projects. We have presented the projects by area of focus, and then within each area of focus by the estimated US dollar support. This spreadsheet list can also be sorted to match your particular interests (examples- by Mexico club/district or by Rotaract or Interact partnering).
As of January 30, 2022, we have 183 projects that have been made available for partnering and financial support. (Note – Projects that are no longer available for partnering and funding will have the US partner club and district indicated and are identified with green. 42 projects have been officially selected as of this date.)
See the lower right-hand corner of this page (at the bottom of district listings) to download the spreadsheet of all projects.
The major areas of focus have been shortened in the descriptions as follows:
- Peace = Peacebuilding and conflict prevention
- Disease Prevention = Disease prevention and treatment
- WASH = Water, sanitation, and hygiene
- Maternal & Child Health (same)
- Basic Ed & Literacy = Basic education and literacy
- Community Econ Dev = Community economic development
- “Other” areas of support are included, such as the following:
- Construction
- Safety (in schools, hospitals, or communities)
- Solar panels
- Wheelchairs
2. Once you have located a project(s) which you would like to see in more detail, download and review the project summary and project application (two documents) for each project. To download a project summary and project application, please search in the appropriate district box to the right of this paragraph.
3. If you are interested in funding a project and/or want more information or details about an individual project, please contact the US Coach who is listed on the project summary page. This person will help guide you through the process from there. (Please do not contact the host Mexico club until notified by the US coach to do so.)
Project Summaries and Project Applications
Click on district then click on desired file to download
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why are both pesos and dollars listed? Are the US dollar support numbers firm?
We asked for project budgets to be presented to us in pesos, because of currency fluctuations and our need to add some administrative costs. Generally we have received project budgets in pesos or in dollars at a conversion rate of 20 pesos to 1 USD. Our estimated costs for the US share of each project was based on a conversion rate of 18.5 to 1. The costs will be recalculated for each project as partner matches are established.
2. What administrative costs are included in the US dollar support?
We have agreed to pay our Mexico partner FURMEX a 3% administrative fee for each project. FURMEX administers the projects financially on our behalf and has complete control and accountability for all expenditures. The Heart 2 Heart partners have worked with FURMEX for years with great success and accountability. This is a great arrangement for clubs and Rotarians in both countries. The administrative fee is calculated to be included in the conversion rate.
3. What is FURMEX?
4. How was the listed "areas of focus" determined for each project?
5. I cannot open a document for a project. What do I do next?
6. Who can participate in the 100 in 100 projects?
The major concept is a club to club project, with the intention to help build some relationships between clubs. US clubs are encouraged to partner together as needed to work on a project. Individuals are encouraged to support US clubs for these projects. Districts can also sponsor any project. With Rotaract and Interact projects included in the projects list, this also encourages partnering with US counterparts and their sponsor Rotary clubs. Any club from anywhere can participate – this is not confined to clubs and districts in Zones 30-31, nor is it confined to just US clubs.