Rotarians For Fighting AIDS

About Us - The Organization

RFFA works as a young organization directed by a 14 person Board of Directors from four continents. RFFA is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia U.S.A. and daily operations are run by the Founder and CEO Rotarian Marion Bunch. Once RFFA was formally established by RI, it became a non-profit organization under the United States IRS tax code 501 (c) (3).

Because the power of Rotarians' influence at the community level is well known, RFFA has been very successful in establishing partnerships and generating substantial funds for their programs. Due to RFFA's early success, many NGOs request RFFA's participation fighting AIDS in some part of the world. Rotarians throughout the world, and their Clubs, look to RFFA for guidance regarding their particular local interests and project plans for HIV/AIDS.

Rotary International's ability to attract and mobilize human resources at the community level in countries around the world surpasses any other humanitarian organization.

Officers and Board of Directors 2009-2010

Marion Bunch, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, USA D6900
Mark Doyle, Board Chair, Past District Governor, South Africa D9250
Patrick Chisanga, Board Vice Chair, Past District Governor, Zambia D9210
Hoshi Daruwalla, Board Member, Rotary Club of Dunwoody, District 6900
John Glassford, Board Member, Australia District 9700
Kaushik Manek, Board Member, District 9200, Kenya
Olu Olowu, Board Member, District 9110, Nigeria
Mike McGovern, Board Member, District 7780, USA
Paul Netzel, Board Member, District 5280, USA
Peter Kyle, Board member, Assistant Governor, USA District 7620
Sandra McKersey, Board member, Past District Governor 2001-2002, District 9910, New Zealand
Joan Firkins, Board Member, Past District Governor 2005-2006, District 5020, B.C. Canada
Eric Adamson, Board Member, Past Rotary International Director 2008-2010, Past Rotary International Vice President 2009-2010, District 7570, USA
Mike Webb, Board Member, Past President Rotary International, Great Britain, Past Treasurer RIBI, Past District Governor District 1200

Marion Bunch, Founder & Chief Executive Officer USA D6900		Losing a child to AIDS has changed the course of my life to helping others, especially the children, to overcome the stigma and isolation caused by this disease.
Mark Doyle, Board Chair, Past District Governor South Africa D9250		"A leadership position in RFFA is a unique opportunity to support those wonderful people who are out there in the front line of the war against HIV/AIDS. We can make a difference. "
Patrick Chisanga, Board Vice Chair, Past District Governor Zambia D9210		"I have in the recent past lost many friends and relatives to AIDS. This has been a wake up call as to the extent of the Aids Pandemic in Africa. Joining the RFFA Board gives me an opportunity to help fight AIDS at close range."
Hoshi Daruwalla, Board Member, Rotary Club of Dunwoody, District 6900.		"Mahatma Gandhi quoted ‘BE the change you want to see in the world.’ Marion and the RFFA team worldwide personify this quote. I am honored to be part of this leadership team in the global fight against HIV/AIDS and look forward to enhancing RFFA successes."
John Glassford Board Member Australia District 9700		"I was touched by an orphan at Mama Amelia's orphanage in Mfuleni Cape Town. I do not know her name but she hung onto me all day and I will never forget her or her circumstances. I joined Rotary in September 2003 and then went back to Africa to see what we could do and I have never been the same since. My life was changed totally by that orphan lass and I still don't know her name."
Kaushik Manek Board Member Past District Governor, District 9200, 2008-2009		"Being currently involved with the local RFFA work, my appointment to the join the RFFA board will enable me to strive further to improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS in the East African region."
Olu Olowu, Ass't. District Governor 2005-2008, GSE Team Leader 2008, District 9110 Coordinator, PETS Board Member, District 9110		"The plight of the millions of vulnerable children touches my heart. Rotary and RFFA give me unique opportunities to help them."
Mike McGovern, Past Rotary International Director 2006-2008, Past Rotary International Vice President 2007-2008, Board Member, District 7780		"Rotarian Action Groups such as RFFA give Rotarians an opportunity within their clubs and beyond to help with some of the toughest challenges in the world. The impact of AIDS is one of those challenges and when asked to help, how could anyone say “no”."
Paul Netzel Board Member, Past Rotary Intl Director, 2007-09, Past Chair, Rotary Intl Board Executive Committee, 2008-09, District 5280		"I agreed to serve on RFFA's Board because I am deeply touched by the 12 million orphans in Africa – innocent children who are victims of the consequences of HIV/AIDS. Rotarians For Fighting AIDS is a leading Rotarian Action Group with dynamic leadership and, most important, is making a powerful impact. Perhaps I can help contribute toward its success in some small way."
Peter Kyle Board member, Assistant Governor, USA District 7620		"RFFA is a highly successful Rotarian Action Group and I was delighted to have been invited to serve on their Board. It will give me an opportunity to contribute towards helping the children affected by the scourge of HIV/AIDS while working alongside an extremely competent, committed and collegial group of Rotarians."
Sandra McKersey Board member, Past District Governor 2001-2002, District 9910		"One child educated and given an opportunity is the best thing one human being can do for another."
Joan Firkins Board member, Past District Governor 2005-2006, District 5020		"I have been interested in children in Africa with HIV/AIDS since going to an AIDS orphanage in Ethiopia. All of the children were orphans under the age of five, and all had full blown AIDS."
Eric Adamson Board Member, Past Rotary International Director 2008-2010, Past Rotary International Vice President 2009-2010, District 7570		"I feel that the work RFFA has done and will do are so important in this world that I felt compelled to help in some way."
Mike Webb Board Member, Past President Rotary International Great Britain, Past Treasurer RIBI, Past District Governor District 1200		"I joined the RFFA Board to try and make a difference to AIDS sufferers and their dependents. Having traveled in many parts of Africa, I have seen the devastation the illness brings, and I have also seen many Rotary projects that bring hope to those suffering."