Today the club heard about the clean water initiative by the Rotary International Foundation. Clean water, sanitation, and hygiene education are basic necessities for a healthy environment and a productive life. When people have access to clean water and sanitation, waterborne diseases decrease, children stay healthier and attend school more regularly, and mothers can spend less time carrying water and more time helping their families.
How Rotary makes help happen
Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, Rotary’s people of action mobilize resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.
The Rotary Foundation is changing the world by providing grants for projects and activities around the globe and in your own backyard:
Rotary-USAID Partnership: Rotary has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development in Ghana, Madagascar, and Uganda to implement sustainable, long-term programs to improve water supplies, sanitation, and hygiene.
WASH in Schools Target Challenge: Rotary has challenged our members to develop sustainable water, sanitation, and hygiene education projects in five countries: Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, India, and Kenya.
WASH projects: Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested in more than 1,000 WASH projects in more than 100 countries. Through grants from The Rotary Foundation and fundraising by Rotary clubs, our volunteers have supported water purification, hygiene education, latrine construction, and waste management.
Rotary WASH scholars: Rotary invests in building the knowledge and skills of WASH professionals through global grant scholarships.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 30th. We will be having a Club Family Picnic at Boardman Park. Festivities start at 5PM. See Celeste with questions.
It is that time of year when we celebrate the accomplishments of our Rotary President. Please make sure your calendars are marked for the Boardman Rotary President's Party on Friday, July 6th. A sign up sheet will be distributed at the weekly club meetings. If you would like to RSVP directly ... please send me an email.
Boardman Rotary President's Party
Friday, July 6th
YSU Stadium Club
Cash Bar at 6pm
Dinner at 7pm
Please feel free to email / call with any questions:
Pam Traino is looking for a host family for the 2018-2019 School Year for our exchange student. They will be attending South Range. If you are interested, or have questions please contact Pam.
