“In Rotary, friendship leads to service.”
At the Rotary Club of Ajijic, everything begins with relationships. We see who in our community is already serving with heart, and we partner with them to expand their impact through the strength of Rotary International.

But it also begins with our friendships with each other. We care for one another, we support one another, and we listen to each other’s passions. When members feel seen and valued, they naturally step forward with ideas that uplift the whole community. Our friendships create the safety, trust, and inspiration that make service possible.

Scholarships: RCOA will provide 26 semester scholarships (MXN $1,538 each) to high-need students at the Regional High School of Chapala (UDG SEMS), following the successful 2024 cycle that funded 22 scholarships. Recipients are chosen through socioeconomic assessment and commit to attendance, grades ≥80, uniform use, and positive conduct. Project oversight is by Israel Mexía with school administrator Jennet Gutiérrez. Budget: MXN $40,000. Timeline: selection in August 2025, disbursement Oct 31, 2025 or later, final report June 2026. Outcomes include ≥90% term completion, ≥75% grade advancement, and continuity of impact from 2024.

(Fully Funded Jan 2026)

Uniforms for San Juan Cosala children through the NGO Operation Feed.  $1000 USD is needed by July 2026 so that the families can purchase uniforms for their children for new school year.

(Needs funding)

Puerta al Inglés is an after-school English program serving over 250 students from economically challenged families in Ajijic. The program equips young people with the language skills needed to pursue higher education and careers, opening doors to brighter futures. To continue providing quality instruction, the program urgently needs support for a new printer (cost: 8,000 pesos / ~$470 USD) to produce worksheets and learning materials essential for daily lessons. (Has been funded)

Niños de San Antonio, a volunteer-run program, currently provides nutritious meals five days a week to 120 of Ajijic’s most vulnerable residents, including the elderly, disabled, and low-income families. The Rotary Club of Ajijic proposes to strengthen this effort by committing 9000 pesos per month in financial support, alongside periodic volunteer assistance and community outreach. By partnering with an existing and trusted initiative, RCOA ensures continuity of service, multiplies community impact, and upholds Rotary’s mission of service without creating a new project or straining club resources. 108,000 pesos per year.

Needs On-going support and funding

Mama Cleo’s Boys Home: “Needs an expanded solar system to provide electricity for their boys home. They presently only have two batteries hooked up to their limited solar panels. They need to purchase more solar panels and batteries to run their kitchen appliance, wash facilites, lights and power for computers.  Solar Power System $9,139 USD | $170,000 MXN 

Needs Funding

RCOA provides a yearly donation to the NGO SALVATI, who trains nurses to provide the important therapy of lymph drainage for post surgery Cancer patients.  Lymphoedema is a chronic problem for these patients making life extremely uncomfortable.  Each year we provide funds to train 12 new nurses. $2,000 USD | $36,000 MXN .

Needs Funding

Lakeside Dementia Awareness is working to provide valuable information to families and loved ones who suffer from the effects of Dementia.  Currently, Lakeside Day Break is raising funds to purchase a van so that they can transport clients to activities in the area that support dementia patients.  $3,278 USD | $59,000 MXN (pledged & donated) 

Rotary Tlalquepaque is fundraising for purchasing a fire truck for their large community. Rotary Ajijic has pledged to help them find the necessary funds. $5,000 USD | $90,000 MXN (partially funded)

The Rotary Club of Ajijic (RCOA) is honored to serve as the international partner for the Sustainable Natural Farming Project in Maharashtra, India, which empowers over 300 tribal farmer families through regenerative agriculture, water harvesting, and fruit tree distribution. This initiative is designed to strengthen food security, restore the environment, and create sustainable livelihoods for marginalized communities. RCOA has already received pledges totaling $6,000 USD in support of this transformative Global Grant project, reflecting the shared commitment of our members and partners to long-term impact.  $6,000 USD | $108,000 MXN (Needs funding from District Funds)