Month: January 2019
Drought-hit farmers get a helping hand from Rotary
While it is a tragic fact that many of our farmers continue to do it tough in the midst of the drought, thankfully, there are
Rotary provides 26 years of mobility support in Africa
The Rotary Club Northcliff (Zambia, RID 9400) has managed their wheelchair project for 26 years, providing wheelchairs and mobility aids to those who cannot afford
Rotary helps Tanzanian kids to walk
Through support from the Lake Travis community, children in Tanzania have access to clean water, food, educational resources and medical supplies. In 2016, the Lake
Rotary to build clean water system in Ecuador
One of Rotary International’s core objectives is to address challenges around the world. Now, Spruce Grove’s Rotary Club (Canada – D 5370) is tackling issues
Rotary distributes packed food to needy
Two local Rotary clubs and several area churches are joining together to package meals for local families in need. For the past 10 years, the
Rotary funds excursion of school students
When Geoff Smith travelled through the Tottenham district earlier this year, he was astounded by how dry the area was. Having spent many years as
Rotary holds fundraiser for youth projects
Rotary’s Battle of the Sections was held on Saturday, Jan 12, at the GFL Memorial Gardens when the Soo Greyhounds face off against the Mississauga
Arlington Rotary delivers food baskets
Each December, the Rotary Club of Arlington (Washington, US – D 5050) dedicates two days to serving members of the greater Arlington community. This year,
Rotary gifts recycled bikes to Gambian kids
They once languished in Garda stations as unclaimed bikes, but now they’re getting a second life in Gambia, bringing children long distances to school. Tony
Letters to the Editor – January 2019
Excellent magazine, interesting article I’ve been reading Rotary News for over 25 years. It is an excellent magazine for the drawing room or office table,
Club Matters – January 2019
RC Kumbakonam Sakthi — D 2981 Around 2,000 college students joined hands with club members and other partners to clean the roads as part of
Seven lakh people visit Rotary stall
District 3012 set up a Rotary stall at the Ramlila and Dushera Mela in Ghaziabad. Held annually as part of the Navratri festival this 11-day
A mega hernia camp in Aligarh
A week-long mega hernia camp was organised at RUSA Medical Centre in Aligarh where over 100 surgeries were done on 92 patients, with few of
Rotary salutes martyrs
An All-Faith Memorial Service was hosted by RC Madras Bay City, D 3232, at the Ethiraj College for Women in Chennai to pay homage to
Rotary gifts handcarts to prisoners
In a thoughtful gesture, eight handcarts were presented by RC Jabalpur, D 3261, to prisoners following a direction from the Supreme Court to assist the
A joyride for children
Rotary Club of Madras Temple City, D 3232, has initiated a project titled ‘Healing Little Hearts’, as a flagship project for 2018–19. Meant to benefit