Polio Pioneer in RDU
The following article about Past Rotary International Director Ken Collins has just been published in the August 2019 edition of the Rotary Down Under magazine.
Category: International Service
Meeting 15 May: Sri Lanka VTT
Our member Lahiru Mudunkotuwa visited his home country of Sri Lanka on 6-12th May on a Rotary Foundation District Grant to conduct a feasibility study to ascertain whether a Vocational Training Team of people trained in first aid and rescue in disasters would benefit the country. His presentation, as can…
Bus for Cambodian Orphans
After a number of years of organisation, a desperately needed bus for the orphans at Sunshine House in Cambodia has finally become a reality.
Christchurch Massacre Condolences
Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of the 50 people murdered in Christchurch NZ this week, and to the Islamic and Kiwi communities who have been rocked by this terrible event. Many thanks to Nishi and Lahiru for organising our tokens of sympathy and support to…
New Project in Phnom Penh
With agreement from the Rotary Club of Phnom Penh, Global Grant No. 1985054 has been submitted to the Rotary Foundation. The project will provide Dental treatment for 4,000 disadvantaged children a year for a two year period. However, it will be ongoing as the new equipment which will be provided…
Our 1st meeting for 2019
Weekly meetings resumed after the Christmas break on 16th January 2019. This week Tim Balakrishnan and Jason Loong gave an excellent presentation on the work that they have been undertaking in and around the Palu area of Sulawesi, and what they would like to do to assist the plight of…