Autorickshaws empower women
Under Project Auto-Magic, Rotary clubs from RID 3191, in partnership with CSR sponsors Tessolve and Wesco, Bengaluru, distributed autorickshaws to 60 women from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The event also included distribution of gifts and sarees sponsored by the Arya Vysya Ladies Group.
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Breast cancer awareness
RC Hubli West, RID 3170, and RC Kodaikanal, RID 3000, in association with the Karnataka Northern Diocese CSI, organised a breast cancer awareness and mammography camp in Hubli. Over 600 people registered, with 250 women screened and 15 identified for further medical evaluation.
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Boosting school facilities
RC Meerut, RID 3100, handed over facilities funded by a $36,038 global grant from TRF to the Vedic Kanya Inter College, Tatiri. The support included computers, smart boards, lab equipment, toilets, solar panels and bicycles for students.
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Rotary ‘Natyanjali’ for children of slain Army men
RC Madras Heritage, RID 3234, hosted the Rotary Natyanjali, a fundraising Bharatanatyam programme to support the education of children of deceased Army personnel. Over 100 dancers performed on the theme ‘Navarasa’. The club raised close to ₹6.5 lakh.