Rotary Australia World Community Service Limited
About
Rotary Australia World Community Service Limited (RAWCS) is an Australian peak body that facilitates international community service projects undertaken by Australian Rotary clubs and their partners. They focus on a broad range of humanitarian causes including health, education, environment, economic development, and disaster response.
Tips for Applicants
Prospective applicants, particularly Rotary clubs, should align their projects with RAWCS's identified causes (education, maternal and child health, water/sanitation/hygiene, disease prevention, economic development, environment, peace, disaster response). Engagement through existing Rotary networks and exploring partnership with their established entities (ARAM, RARE, MediShare) is advisable.
Giving Philosophy
RAWCS approaches giving by empowering Rotary clubs and associated entities to address global challenges, providing a framework for project implementation, fundraising, and volunteer engagement. Their philosophy is rooted in humanitarian principles, a commitment to human rights, and racial justice.
Notable Grants
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $51K | $881K | $1.5M | $787K |
| FY2022 | $294K | $1.1M | $1.8M | $645K |
| FY2021 | $212K | $3.4M | $5.6M | $465K |
| FY2020 | $4.5M | $5.6M | $7.0M | $356K |
| FY2019 | — | $514K | $1.4M | $208K |
| FY2018 | — | $433K | $807K | $189K |
| FY2017 | $250K | $1.4M | $936K | $169K |
| 7yr total | $5.3M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||