Russell Crawford - Malawi Fruits
Thu, Sep 27th 2018 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Russell Crawford, Communications Director of the charity Malawi Fruits, will address the members on the work of the organisation
H&R: Allan Scott & Roy Simpson
VoT: Jim Rae
Russell Crawford, Communications Director of the Scottish charity, Malawi Fruits, was the speaker at tonight’s meeting of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw. Russell, who resides in Chapelhall, joined the charity, as a volunteer, in 2012.
Russell, who’s ‘day job’ is a general manager with a scaffolding firm, previously worked as a business development manager.
At Malawi Fruits, Russell takes the lead in organising the social media and presenting talks to educate and inform groups of the work of the charity and how it is addressing the many needs in Malawi.
Malawi Fruits is committed to working with its partners in Malawi to establish and grow sustainable community businesses in the north of the country. Its aim is to provide start-up finance, training and support to agriculture and related community enterprises. It encourages small holder farmers to see their smallholding as a business and they provide support and training to help develop these fledgling businesses so they can maximise their income and provide for the education and healthcare needs of their families.
The Charity is working on a three stage development programme for the farmers. Firstly, supports the farmers to grow a cash crop, often for the first time, second it irrigates the land so the farmer can get two crops per year, and, finally it provides crop processing facilities to add value to the crops and further drive up the farmers’ income.
After Russell answered a number of questions posed by the members, the vote of thanks was proposed by Jim Rae.
The winner of the weekly bonus ball was Jane Allan.'What We Do' Main Pages:
 - President.jpg)
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw welcome President Katrina in unusual circumstances!!
more
For a Registration Fee, members of the Club will support cyclists, riding to raise funds for named charities.
more
On 15th and 22nd December, Santa, and some Rotarian helpers, toured Motherwell, then Wishaw, spreading Christmas Spirit and raising funds for various charities.
more
Tablets, equipped with dementia friendly apps, are delivered to two nursing homes for the use of their residents
more
Golf tournament, for the Douglas Clementson Trophy, participating teams being from our local secondary schools to be held at Colville Park Golf Course
more
An annual event for primary schools in the Larkhall area being held for the first time by the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw (previously run by Clyde Valley Rotary Club)
more
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw are delighted to welcome our newest recruit, David Crichton.
more
When asked if we could help one of our local primary schools make and build a hut for their garden projects how could we refuse, and what a fantastic day we had doing it.
more
As a Club, we sponsor the attendance of at least two young people on this fantastic award scheme
more
For more than 30 years, Rotary, and our partners, have been working to End Polio Now. We"™re this close to ending the disease forever. Join us!
more
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw are delighted to welcome another new member inducted online, David Grieve
more
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw are proud to recognise the outstanding service given by Past President Jim Robertson in his thirty-five years in our Club
more
The Furniture for Families Project provides furniture and household items to families in need within our service areas - Motherwell, Wishaw, Bellshill and Larkhall.
more
.png)
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw are delighted to welcome our second new member inducted online, Jean Murray.
more
.jpg)
The members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw are proud to support the Rotary Club of Chelmer Bridge, in the 2019 Rotary Poppy Pin Appeal to raise funds for the Royal British Legion, including Poppy Scotland
more
Working with the Head Teacher and staff of Coltness High School, the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw has agreed to sponsor an Interact Club
more.jpg)
For the second year, the members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw welcome our new President, Charles Keeper, online!!
more
The Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw recognises the importance of building and maintaining close links with the youth of today, through the schools and youth organisations in our community
more