International Relief 2015/16
Here is a short list of a few of the many Rotary supported schemes that we as a club will be considering.
A) Disaster Relief
Box Schemes;
Shelter Box, Water Survival Box
Rapid UK Disaster Rescue Response. Help Disaster Rescue teams from the West Country search for survivors within the first few days of a disaster, www.rapiduk.org.uk
Plus ....... Trade Aid, Water Box,
B) International Projects
Whatever your club's direction this year if you would like support from other clubs then why not make it a Joint Club Project?
Water;
- Bio Sand Water Filters
50 gives a family in Kampala Slums fresh drinking water unit and hygiene education. 480 will provide a small neighbourhood with drinking water for years. May be eligible for a District Simplified grant?
Contact: Nigel Vince: mail2vince@talktalk.net
One of the least expensive ways of giving a whole community clean water for life. 8 -15,000 and could be done as a Matching Grant.
* For more information: www.excellentdevelopment.com
Health;
- Glostavent A low tech anaesthesia machine 15,000 via Matching Grant
Direct Giving
- Mary's Meals: we support this effective way of feeding and educating children who'd otherwise be away looking for their next meal.
Lend With Care - An innovative way to micro credit, you choose who and how much to help and when they repay you can reinvest or withdraw your money.
more The International Committee held a fund raising valuation evening at Ilfracombe Golf Club.