International Service

Supporting overseas projects aimed at relieving famine, hardship through war or natural disasters, and projects which promote education and self-sufficiency.


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Our club is committed to helping those less fortunate than ourselves in countries around the world... whether through long-term projects in Africa and India   (End Polio campaign is just one example), or short-term initiatives which promote education, health and self-sufficiency  (like the new stove).   

Ukraine -   Rotary worldwide is committed to helping the Ukrainian people.  Last year our club held a street collection which, once again, demonstrated the generosity of our community.... so a very big THANK YOU to Torrington for the amazing donations we received.   As a result of this collection (plus the Gift Aid) and other club donations, we have given over £3000 to the appeal. 

Rotary's KNIT A WOOLLY HAT  project to save newborns in Ukraine was a huge success, as you can see from the photo above.   We sent thousands of hats to the Ukraine, so a really great community effort.

Turkey & Syria -  our street collection  plus donations in February 2023 has raised over £500 (with Gift Aid still to be added).   We sent this via Shelterbox.   Thank you Torrington for your generosity and support.

GoFisch - Tanzania project to support the street children of Iringa.  This marvellous charity has established a drop-in centre, training for boys and girls in useful skills to help them earn a livelihood, and sponsored young adults in further education.   They have made a huge difference and we're delighted to support them.  You can read more about GoFisch here -FISCH_Food_Winter_2023_December.pdf

Please contact us  if you know of an international project deserving Rotary's help, whether it be direct  financial support from our club, or perhaps in partnership with another Rotary club overseas.   

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Ruth Croome with President Linda Facey

Mercy Ships

more Ruth Croome visits us to update on Mercy Ships

Clay stove at Biwanga Primary School, Uganda.

New energy-saving stove for Ugandan school

more Our club has donated funds to build this stove at Biwanga Primary School in Uganda

Crocus blooming for the 'Purple for Polio' campaign

Rotary's End Polio Campaign

more All over the world, Rotarians are working to eradicate Polio

Anita Hardy spoke passionately about supporting children in Northern Uganda

Sponsoring Ugandan Schools

more EDUKID supports children in schools in Uganda and Cambodia

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Reducing The Impact Of Disaster

more Practical Action works around the world to reduce the impact of disaster by utilising simple technology and the efforts of local communities.

Linda Facey's Trip to India

more POLIO PLUS INDIA: National Immunisation Day November 8th 2009

Jimmy Martin, founder member of Rotary Club of Torrington and very possibly responsible for Polio Plus

Did Torrington Start Polio Plus?

more One Rotarian, one idea, one club, one global organisation, and things happen.