CNY Rotarians were involved in two efforts, one in India and the other in Kenya. Below you'll find reports summarizing these phenomenal efforts!
India
In July, 2020, the Rotary Club of Coimbatore in Southern India adopted a tribal hamlet called the Panapalli village. The village consists of 92 families with a total population of over 400 inhabitants; it is sharply below the poverty line. Based on the discussions with the villagers and the surveys in this area, it was agreed that the village lacked basic sanitation and toilet facilities.
Rotary District 7170 (7180) joined the Coimbatore club and its District 3201 in developing and funding a global grant that benefited the entire area which included their children, students, women and men. The goal of the grant was to address the open defecation problem that was apparent in their tribal community. The project is now completed and its final report acknowledges the building of 92 individual toilets which has resulted in better health and self-esteem amongst the inhabitants of the hamlet.
District Designated Funds from our district and District 3201 along with a cash contribution from the Coimbatore club made the project possible. This is another example of how cooperation and networking within Rotary can make such an important difference to so many within our
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Kenya
Russ Sanaeko (President, International Host Committee, Rotary Club of Nimmonsburg Hillcrest) reports that the Rotary Club of Nimmonsburg Hillcrest, International Partner, announced that the Rotary Foundation approved and funded the solar powered pumping and piping system in Kajiado County, Kenya. The Host Partner, the Rotary Club of Nairobi Thika Road is a newer club made up of enthusiastic young people dedicated to improving their communities. The project is built and operational bringing clean water to over 4,300 persons including children with disabilities, outpatients, hospitals, schools and villagers. Farmland that surrounds the area is also using the water to grow fruits and vegetables for the community.
The cost of the project was over $50,000. Sanaeko reports that they are grateful for the financial support of Districts, Clubs and individuals from across our country and countries around the world.
"A special thanks also to our club, small in size but huge in stature for its $5,000 contribution and continued confidence and support," he said, adding that, "This project would not have been completed without the support of District 7170 and especially Lana Rouff, whose extensive knowledge and will got things done."