Polio Eradication
The eradication of polio is one of Rotary's most significant efforts. We have helped immunise more than 2.5 billion children against polio in 122 countries. We have reduced polio cases by 99.9 percent worldwide and we won't stop until we end the disease
As well as donating funds to the Rotary Foundation for this cause, the Rotary Club of Newcastle has arranged for the planting of 5,000 crocus corms as part of the programme to raise awareness for te campaign.
These were planted in the grounds of the Scotswood Natural Community Garden in Newcastle last autumn by volunteers from the garden and are now in flower.
Further pictures are available on the Scotswood Garden page on this stire
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Our work Overseas
more Rotarians believe in the advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service. See this page for how we have put this into practice.
Our Work in the Local Community
more For over 100 years one of the object of Rotary has been to apply the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life to our daily activities.
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OUR FOCUS
back Rotary is dedicated to seven areas of focus to build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world to support our peace efforts and end polio forever. Read this page and the connected pages to see how we go about this.