Sightsavers - Tom Shenton

Thu, Sep 4th 2014 at 12:00 am - 2:00 am

An organisation actively supported by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI).


Tom gave us a short but informative talk about the work of this charity.  He distributed a leaflet giving us an update on the involvement of Rotary GB&I - two of the pages are reproduced below that tell the story.  Note that more than

'What We Do' Main Pages:

This committee conducts all the Club’s administrative activities and provides the framework that enables the Club to function effectively whilst promoting fellowship.

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The main aim of this committee is to plan and carry out educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of the local community. [now includes fundraising]

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The main aim of this committee is to develop and implement educational, humanitarian, vocational and youth projects that address the needs of communities in other countries.

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The main aim of this committee is to develop and implement a strategic plan for fund-raising with the overarching aim that fund-raising should promote fellowship and community service

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We enter the club's centenary year with a display in the Clayport Library

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