Making a Real Difference

I won’t repeat how we proposed the Rotary Club of Billericay’s Borewell project, went about it and raised funds to finance and fulfil it in Embu, Kenya.

Proposals accepted

My early proposals say it all.  Our initial proposal was to dig a pilot well for Ciamanda Primary School.  The project was then presented to our double triangular Rotary Clubs in France, Italy and Sweden and our neighbours in Basildon.

The successful completion of that first borewell in two weeks, and publication of our completion brochure summarising the benefits achieved, the “Gift of Life” to so many children and the agreement of the double triangular clubs to support our project.

There have been many hurdles along the way to bring this project to a successful conclusion.  All have been addressed and overcome by stalwart, very capable and dedicated members of our Club, including our President, Peter.

We Make a Difference

Three wells completed, one under construction and finance and planning in place for the final four wells with only the District Grant money outstanding. 

When completed we will collectively have made a life changing difference to more than 2,500 infant children in Embu district schools, providing clean water for drinking, hygiene and irrigation to grow food crops used for essential nutrition provided in school meals.

As the instigator of this project, I do not want any credit, but my sincere thanks go to:

• All of those who have helped to bring this project to a successful conclusion.
• All of those who have supported it financially, or otherwise.
• The double triangular (truly international Rotary), for encouraging me to present this project in the first place, their financial support, and goodwill.
• To all others who have helped and supported us throughout its 18 months duration, bringing this incredible project to conclusion.

Thankfully, none of us involved have ever had to suffer or endure the hardships of these children in need.  May we all be given the strength, encouragement and enlightenment to do the same again for the next worthy cause.

You have really changed the World,
for some children in need.
Not one of us can possibly imagine,
by just how much.

Thank you all, most sincerely and personally.
N.B. On completion, each of these wells will have a plaque of dedication for each of the Rotary Clubs that have taken part in this International project.

By Malcolm Acors