The Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP)

WHAT IF YOUR CIVIC CLUB OR ASSOCIATION...

• Could be the catalyst for fostering the growth of civic clubs and trade associations in Russia?
• Could participate directly in a fun program that fosters world understanding and peace?
• Could play a vital role in Russia's economic recovery?
• Could increase membership and strengthen community ties?
• Could receive positive media coverage and be recognized as a premiere service organization?
• Could provide your members with a program that brings personal gratification - and a feeling that their time and energy make a real difference?

THE PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (PEP)...

• Is the flagship program of the Center for Citizen Initiatives - a premiere nonprofit organization funded by the US State Department to support the continued development of democratic institutions and a sustainable free-market economy in Russia.
• Has already been embraced by over 15,000 volunteers in 44 states.
• Is designed to jump-start the Russian economy from the inside out and is based on the historic Marshall Plan that helped rebuild Europe after WWII.
• Is one of the most cost-effective training programs available to Russian business owners today. In fact, it was cited by US Consul General James Bigus as providing "the most bang for the buck."
• Is the only US State Department funded program for Russia that requires the Russian delegates to pay a portion of their program costs.
• Has already provided business training to more than 3,000 Russian entrepreneurs.

• PEP has provided vital business training that delegates can use back in Russia to develop, improve and stabilize their local economies.
• New Rotary clubs, Kiwanis clubs, and entrepreneurial associations have been chartered in Russia by PEP alumni.
• Together, with clubs, we have provided an opportunity for Russians to learn about civic club values and the important role volunteers play in their communities and the world.

IN A RECENT SURVEY...
• 84% of PEP alumni report having donated volunteer time, products, or services to disadvantaged members of their communities upon their return to Russia.
• 78% are already using ideas or images they were exposed to in the US.
• 66% have changed their management styles as a result of PEP.
• 94% said that they were impressed by Rotary and Kiwanis clubs' goals and principles PEP graduates have even started a number of clubs in Russia!
• 79% are more optimistic about the Russian economy now than they were a year ago.

I don't recall working as hard or being as committed to a program as I was with this one. I think we all felt like we were ambassadors in some way to our Russians guests. The people who volunteered found that it was much more rewarding and worthwhile than we could have imagined. - Dr. Daniel Tanita, Rotary Club of Richmond, CA, Local Business Training Coordinator, Business Host, and Home Host, Dental Clinics

Hosting two PEP delegations has been an amazing experience for our small town. It has been a life changing experience for both Russians and Americans. Most of our home hosts and committee members want to do it again. I know I do! - Elizabeth Bickham, Rotary Club of Franklinton, LA,PEP Home Host Coordinator,

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