G-3492

Dan Cain Memorial Scholarship

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Project Description

Region: Other

Country: Australia

Location: Coffs Harbour, NSW

Total Budget: $46,000

Area of Focus: Community economic development



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Dan Cain Memorial Global Grants Scholarship to support a PhD focused on the economic development of marginalized sea cucumber fishing communities in East Africa.

To honor the memory of Dan Cain through education and advocacy for those who rely on the ocean and marine resources.

Taylor Bratton of Encinitas, California, has been nominated for a Global Grants Scholarship by the Del Mar Solana Beach Rotary Club. She will undertake her PhD studies at Southern Cross University's National Marine Science Centre in Coffs Harbour, Australia, with field research taking place in coastal countries across East Africa, including Tanzania, Kenya, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, and Mayotte.

Taylor's research seeks to address a pressing issue: the economic vulnerability of sea cucumber fishing communities, particularly the women who depend on this resource for their livelihoods. For centuries, sea cucumbers have provided economic stability to these communities, but overfishing and illegal trade, driven by high demand from East Asian markets, have led to the collapse of sea cucumber stocks. In response, six key species of sea cucumbers were recently added to the CITES list of protected species, which restricts international trade and poses new challenges for small-scale fishers.

This research aims to find sustainable and equitable solutions that can rebuild sea cucumber populations while also enhancing the economic resilience of the fishing communities that rely on them. By collaborating with local leaders and NGOs, Taylor will identify alternative income streams, such as community-based aquaculture and catch reporting programs, while exploring innovative approaches to fisheries management that ensure the long-term sustainability of these resources.

The project funds will be used to support Taylor's tuition and living expenses. Her PhD will last a maximum of three years and six months but will enact lasting, meaningful change.

Primary Host Partner

District: 9660

Rotary Club of: Coffs Harbour Daybreak

Primary Contact: Ian Leach

Email: ianjleach@hotmail.com

Primary International Partner

District: 5340

Rotary Club of: Del Mar-Solana Beach

Primary Contact: Arturo Mendoza

Email: art.mendoza@sharp.com

Project Status

Approved
This project is "Approved". This means the application has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, and the project is ready for implementation.

Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.

The TRF Grant application number is #2571192.

Proposed Financing

Existing Contributions Towards This Project

Date

Cash

DDF

Total

Del Mar-Solana Beach (5340)

16-Sep-24

$10,000

$20,000

$30,000

Amount Requested from The Rotary Foundation

-

$16,000

$16,000

Total

$46,000

DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee.

Note: as of July 1, 2015 there is a 5% additional support fee for cash contributions. This fee does not appear in the financials above because it does not apply if the funds are sent directly to the project account (without going through TRF, and therefore without Paul Harris credit). Clubs sending their cash contribution to TRF must be aware they will have to send an additional 5%.

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History Log Entries

26-Sep-24

by Patricia Case

System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged".

26-Sep-24

by Patricia Case

System Entry: Project reverted to "Published".

26-Sep-24

by Patricia Case

System Entry: Project is now "Fully Pledged".

4-Oct-24

by Patricia Case

System Entry: Application Sent to The Rotary Foundation through Member Access.

25-Oct-24

by Arturo Mendoza

System Entry: Application approved by The Rotary Foundation.

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