The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing funding grants for projects and activities around the globe.
At least 3,000 children die each day from diarrheal diseases caused by unsafe water, providing the impetus for Rotarians to provide toilets and latrines and other clean water initiatives in underdeveloped countries.
When people, especially children, have access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene, they lead healthier and more successful lives. We don’t just build wells and walk away. Rotary members integrate water, sanitation, and hygiene into education projects. When children learn about disease transmission and practice good hygiene, they miss less school, and they can take those lessons home to their families, expanding our impact.
Rotary has issued a global challenge to its members, asking them to work collectively to improve education quality and access — particularly for girls — by working with communities to improve teacher training, curriculum, and water sanitation & and hygiene facilities.
$24 is all it takes to provide one person with safe water. 23 million people now have safe water and 21 million people have access to sanitation and hygiene thanks to Rotary projects. Rotary aims to provide everybody in the world with safe water, sanitation, and hygiene by 2030.
And here is a fantastic idea for helping the millions of women who have to haul water for their families every day - The Hippo Roller. Our Club could do with a champion to raise funds for these on a regular basis.
Rotary makes a difference both locally and internationally - join us.
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