‘There is no greater bond than that between Mother and Child’
World Health Organisation WHO states that:-
5.6million children under the age of five died in 2016.
More than half of those deaths were due to conditions that could have been prevented or treated by access to simple, affordable interventions.
Locally we support programs to increase the bonding between mother and child with the distribution of literacy and ‘First Books for newborns.’ We take for granted the prenatal, birthing and postnatal assistance offered as a matter of course.
Many do not enjoy those programs and facilities.
Whether through poverty, conflict and dislocation or simple because of remoteness and the tyranny of distance. Challenges of lack of clean water and sanitation, malnutrition or lack of education, all contribute to affecting the survival rates of both mothers and children.
Rotary members through their collective great work, often assisted by the resources of The Rotary Foundation, provide education, immunisations, birthing kits and mobile health clinics. Women are taught to prevent mother-to-child HIV transmission, how to breast feed and how to protect themselves and their children from disease.
Only very recently we were exposed to the hardships of trying to survive in Nepal with mothers and children and having a disability. An even greater challenge. These were the circumstances which have led to Rotary Peace Scholar, Stephanie Woollard to form ‘Seven Women’ to assist with health, education, micro finance, occupations, and independence of these disadvantaged women.
We can take action to support programs which:-
Provide immunizations and antibiotics for measles, malaria, TB, pneumonia, AIDS and diarrheal diseases.
Promote good nutrition, water and sanitation.
Provide education for family planning.
Provide and support education and training for health professionals.
Many of the programs either conducted or in need of support can be found on the Rotary International website under Rotary Showcase and Rotary Ideas.
Again we can assist by supporting RAGs, Rotary Action Groups of which FPS Food Plant Solutions is a registered RAWCS Project. www.foodplantsolutions.org . The ever-increasing demand on their services means their resources are stretched and need support. They wish us to be aware that:-
‘Every minute of every day, 5 children under the age of 5 die from malnutrition.”
In Australia we have also committed to ‘End Trachoma 2020’
By supporting a detailed program, we can eliminate a potentially crippling eye disease in our indigenous community by breaking the cycle of infection of the transmission of the disease. This will necessitate a mixture of infection control, clean water, hygiene practices and education.
We can individually, but more importantly collectively, through ‘Rotary: Make a Difference”
The Australian Rotary Health Autumn 2018 Newsletter is now available to read online!
This edition includes acknowledgement of Rotarians who have supported ARH, recent ARH funded studies published in reputable journals, some memories from the Muster for Mental Health in Tasmania and other ARH fundraising events...
To receive a paper copy of the newsletter, please call the Australian Rotary Health office on: (02) 8837 1900 or email: admin@arh.org.au
ROMAC
To date, ROMAC has treated 508 children over the past 30 years. Here are the latest patient statistics about the ROMAC regions, countries and treatments.
Please make sure that you register for the 2018 Australia New Zealand Rotary Conference by 30th April 2018 to be in the running for a case of wonderful Tasmanian wine.
Please find attached our latest newsletter, which is full of inspiring, life changing articles. We ask that you please consider forwarding this to your network – the more people who know about Food Plant Solutions, the more people we can assist.
Funding remains a constant challenge for us, donations can be made at click here EVERY DOLLAR DONATED HELPS A CHILD.
And, if you are attending Rotary International Convention be sure to visit us! Details are in the newsletter.
Many thanks,
Karalyn Hingston Executive Officer
Food Plant Solutions PO Box 690 DEVONPORT TAS 7310 AUSTRALIA
THE ROTARY INTERNATIONAL ZONE 8 HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR AWARD
Last year at the Zone 8 Institute in Darwin there was a resolution passed at the resolution session which approved the recognition of a “Zone 8 Outstanding Rotarian” on an annual basis. It was also approved to name someone as the “Rotary International Zone 8 Humanitarian of the Year Award”, this person does not have to be a Rotarian.
Since the Zone now includes Australia and New Zealand and the South Pacific those districts previously in Zone 7B are able to nominate people.
DEFINITION OF THE AWARD:
This annual award recognises a person who, through their actions, is exemplary in his/her leadership, caring, and commitment to the welfare of humanity, either within Zone 8 or globally.
It is to be awarded to a person who inspires others to action, and who selflessly improves and enriches the lives of both individuals, and the greater society.
THOSE WHO QUALIFY FOR THE AWARD:
Any person who fulfils the definition of Humanitarian under the “Definition of the Award”.
The award does not exclude Rotarians.
Unsuccessful nominations may be submitted again (up to three times), on a new nomination form each time.
NOMINATION:
Each District Governor in Zone 8 is invited to submit one nomination.
Nominations must be received by close of business on May 30 of each calendar year.
Only nominations submitted on the designated form will be accepted. Nomination details are not to exceed two A4 pages.
The “Outstanding Rotarian” Zone 8 Director’s Award acknowledges a Rotarian from Zone 8 who is seen to reflect “Service Above Self” to an outstanding degree but has not received the Rotary International “Service Above Self” award.
Selection Process:
Each District Governor can nominate up to two (2) Rotarians each year
The Zone 8 Director will appoint an annual ad hoc selection committee of three (3) to consider the nominations and recommend six finalists
The Zone 8 Director will select the winner from the final six nomination
RI Directors and Past RI Directors are ineligible
Nominations:
Nominations must:
Include Rotarian’s name, club, Rotary ID number, and years of Rotary service
The International Marathon Fellowship of Rotarians is running a 20-day tour of New Zealand from 3-22 November this year. We still have few vacancies so if you have not yet toured NZ and would like to do so in company with a great bunch of Rotarians and friends, we would love to have you join us! And, no, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A RUNNER - we need sensible people to cheer us on at the marathon in Queenstown!
Have a look at the itinerary, costs, etc. on our website at rotarian run. Note that quoted costs are in Euros, and do not include airfares to NZ.
We need to finalise bookings by the end of April, and as ‘first come, first served’ applies, if you are interested please contact me as soon as possible at kesnsuz@ncable.net.au or (03) 4212 0712.
We hope you will consider joining us, and look forward to meeting you.
Kester Baines (RC of Kardinia, Geelong, Victoria, Australia – Dist. 9780)
President IMFR 2016-2018
A MESSAGE
ROWLEY TOMPSETT CRLSS MICDA JP
Chair of Shelterbox
Following the initial earthquake on the 26th February, ShelterBox deployed a team to PNG. Our team was on the ground on the 15th March and spend two weeks searching for an implementing partner (a humanitarian organisation that will support us with importation, installation or distribution of our aid); our preferred mode of operating. There are very isolated villages in the disaster area we need to access and in order to do this effectively the local villagers need to have an understanding of us and how we work, and we also need to be familiar with how they operate. In this instance we could not gain this knowledge or secure a local partner to operate in this manner.
The lack of an implementing partner, and the recognised security risk in PNG, meant we were not able to operate as a single agency, and were not prepared to put our volunteer ShelterBox Response Team members at risk. Consequently, we won’t be able to operate in PNG; the team has withdrawn and returned home.
While our team has departed, we are keeping a close eye on the situation and should there be a change in circumstances in PNG we may return.
I am aware that a number of Clubs and individual Rotarians made donations specifically for the PNG disaster. Those funds can still be used to support ShelterBox operations in Syria, Somaliland, Bolivia and the Lake Chad basin. There is always more to be done … and we don’t know when the next disaster will strike. Nonetheless, if any donor wishes to have their PNG donation applied to another specific disaster, or returned to them, ShelterBox will respect those wishes. All they need do is contact ShelterBox on 1300 996 038 to make those wishes known.
JAMBO FROM KENYA
Hello to our amazing sponsors and followers all the way from Kenya.
A friendly reminder our holiday raffle is still happening until the end of June. Get your tickets for a 7 day holiday at the Gold Coast. Wouldn't it be nice? Only $5 a ticket and it could be yours.
Welcome to our new subscribers and thank you to the organisers and attendees of the fundraising event held by the Elizabeth Rotary Club in Adelaide. It was fantastic to be able to cross live to the function so the guests could see the children.
But first - no sneaking ahead.. Remember until July 15th all our donations are being matched $ for $
There's no better time to donate before it's too late.
We are a long way from our target of $50,000.
Every dollar you donate is DOUBLED.
LITERACY ROTARIAN ACTION GROUP
Call for Nominations ... Very Important!
The LITRAG Board of Directors is looking to expand the members of our board. We are seeking representation by Rotarians with a keen interest and experience in education and literacy programs. We would benefit by greater representation of Rotarians who are based in or have experience with projects in Africa, South America, and Asia.
If you are interested in serving on the LITRAG Board submit a short biography of your experiences and statement of your interest in becoming part of the Board. Include your contact information, name of your Rotary Club (and District) and recent positions held in Rotary. Please share your information indicating your interest by 15 May, 2018.
There are many membership resources on offer to assist clubs.
The latest being a ‘Task Team’ – a District 9780 initiative, a resource group of passionate people, committed to ‘Making a Difference.’
These Team members have been trained by PDG Jessie Harman and are available to clubs wishing assistance in driving their membership efforts. They come with enthusiasm, passion and commitment, to assist your bags of contacts become members.
Contact: your Club Assistant Governor or District Membership ChairSteve Giddens
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