Service Above Self
RCManila Foundation, Inc is a non-stock, non-profit organization registered with the Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with Registry No. 84276 on February 1, 1979.
Our Story
MISSION
To be the dedicated funding arm of Rotary Club of Manila, supporting the RCM's civic and humanitarian initiatives through financial stewardship.
VISION
To maintain a strong financial position and a clear framework of prudent fiscal management. With its disciplined budgeting, strategic fund allocations and commitment to transparency, RCMFI envisions itself to be well-positioned to support RCM's humanitarian mission directed towards Rotary's Areas of Focus and uphold the highest standards of philanthropic accountability.
History of RCManila Foundation, Inc
RCManila Foundation ws founded on December 6, 1978, when the members of the Rotary Club of Manila set out to respond in promoting social and economic advancement, foster international goodwill and understanding, and render assistance to the Rotary Club of Manila.
RCManila Foundation is the civic arm and resource agency of the Rotary Club of Manila established in 1919, being the first and largest chapter in Asia
Founding Board of Trustees
1. Alberto G. Romulo
2. Nicanor T. Jimenez
3. Marcelo B. Balatbat
4. Santiago F. Dumalao, Jr.
5. Benito Y. Jalbuena
6. Javier J. Calero
7. Oscar S. Gonzales
8. Estelito P. Mendoza
9. Franciso G. Reyes
10. Franciso M. Ortigas III
11. Arsenio M. Bartolome III
12. John M. Courtney
The 7 Areas of focus
We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases like polio, HIV/AIDS, and malaria. We improve and expand access to low-cost and free health care in developing areas.
More than 775 million people over the age of 15 are illiterate. Our goal is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support basic education and literacy, reduce gender disparity in education, and increase adult literacy.
Nearly 6 million children under the age of five die each year because of malnutrition, poor health care, and inadequate sanitation. We expand access to quality care, so mothers and their children can live and grow stronger.
We carry out service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work for young and old. We also strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities.
As a humanitarian organization, peace is a cornerstone of our mission. We believe when people work to create peace in their communities, that change can have a global effect.
When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
We are committed to supporting activities that strengthen the conservation and protection of natural resources and advance ecological sustainability. We empower communities to embrace local solutions, create innovative service projects, and access grants and other resources to foster harmony between people and nature.
Helping Rotary Club of Manila projects become a reality
Since 1919, Rotary Club of Manila has been an invaluable source of support to society by promoting initiatives in the 8 areas of focus of Rotary International and hosting service projects and organizations