We are are a 501c3 Tax Exempt Organization
Global Trekkers Connect collaborate with others to provide:
'Service Above Self'.
Our service projects align with Rotary International's 7 Areas of Focus
Our members undertake service in the United States of America and in other countries where some of our members reside: (Australia, Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Thailand, Philippines)
USA projects
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High School Scholarship Programs (Link)
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Food pantry support in Northern & Eastern Stokes County, and Western Rockingham County.
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Blessing Bags for the homeless.
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Salvation Army bell ringing
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Music Education programs in partnership with Stokes County Arts Council
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Literary Programs: Ava Antibody Explains – a project supporting disease prevention.
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Coins for Alzheimer's Research (CART)
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Trees for Tributaries Project (Environment)
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Annual Susquehanna River Clean Up - 2,000 pounds of trash!! NY State partner with Lions Club
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New Projects rotated with each new Rotary Year!
join our fun team and bring your passion to our club
INTERNATIONAL projects
Succession Planning with Global Grants:
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Farmers’ Hub Syngenta Collaboration Kenya
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Teacher 2 Teacher Philippines
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Canines for Service (Supporting Military Veteran mental health) (Link)
Going 1 Step Further with International Service Projects
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E-Global Rotaract Supported Projects – Mexico (Link)
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Providing Wheelchairs and Other Orthopedic Aids (Mexico, Philippines)
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Supporting Fundraising Marathon for the Red Cross (Mexico)
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Medical Missions (Philippines, Mexico) (Link)
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Educational, Dental, Medical & WASH clinics (Philippines, Mexico) (Link)
(WASH is an acronym that refers to the global development issues around Water, Sanitation and Hygiene).
Past projects included:
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Horse Riding For Special Needs Kids (Thailand)
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Rice From Rotary - A program to provide rice to impoverished families (Thailand)
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Giving used medical and school equipment for impoverished communities (Thailand, Philippines)
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Providing technological aid (Ethiopia, Cambodia, Nepal and France)
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Providing wheelchairs and other orthopedic aids (Mexico, Philippines) (Link)
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Supporting a fundraising marathon for the Red Cross (Mexico)
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Developing a free mobile APP for field social workers and classroom teachers
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Rotary Peace Scholarships - Ongoing Promotion
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Australian Bravery Association - (2021-22) (Link)
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Longreach Scouts – Memorial Hall Renovation/Youth Development - (Australia 2023) (Link)
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Borderline Youth – Supporting Mental Health (Australia 2021-22) (Link)
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Heart 2 Heart - Philippines 2022 (100 pediatric heart surgeries/dental/mental health education) Used Medical/Educational Equipment to Impoverished Communities – Philippines
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Cricket Columbia Project (Education) (Link)
we partner with
Florence nightingale global health
FUNDRAISERS
Pen it Forward: Our resident artist Raph Llorens will create a unique line drawing of your favorite photo. (Link)
Trees for Tributaries: Plant native trees and flora to help preserve the environment. (Link)
Fun Meter: (Link).
We also do a Massage-A-Thon
Virtual Bike Rides and other fundraising activities