Together, We Can Change the World

Devin D. ThorpeSeptember 23, 2016RYLA

@devindthorpe #letsdosomegood

How do you want to change the world?

The End of Polio

Cases of Polio $-

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Polio Cases Worldwide

1985 2016Source: Global Polio Eradication Initiative

A littleabout me

Teton Dam

If we can end polio, what can’t we do?

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

Three Phases of Polio Success

Start Shoveling

Build Momentum and Support

End Game Strategy

1. Start Shoveling

Action matters more than attitude!@devindthorpe #letsdosomegood

“We didn’t believe we could do it.

I didn’t believe we could do it.” Sajjan Goenka

Proven or Prove It

Proven Vaccines: Sabin and Salk

Design for Scale

Massive Global Effort

2. Build Support and Momentum

Make and Measure Progress

Rotary Leads Innovative Measurement Effort

Create Lasting Partnerships

Global Polio Eradication Initiative

Share Credit Like You Share Work

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if

you do not care who gets the

credit.” ―

Harry S. Truman

End Game Strategy

Anticipate Opposition

Build Broader Support

GPEI Focuses on Governments

Amass a War Chest

Polio EGS: $5.5 Billion

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Global Polio Eradication Initiative

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We Are This Close• From 400,000 cases per year to

23 cases this year, we’ve reduced polio cases by over 99.99%• 10 million cases of polio have

been prevented• 2016 could be—no must be—

the last year for polio

Three Phases of Polio Success

Start Shoveling

Build Momentum and Support

End Game Strategy

“It always seems

impossible until it’s done.”Nelson

Mandela