International Service
As well as supporting the local and national needs, Rotary International also has a commitment to overseas communities. Disaster relief is needed all too often and help is provided mainly through Shelterbox, Aquabox and Disaster Aid. These are all Rotary partner organisations and are often among the first relief agencies on the scene of disasters and natural catastrophes.
The creation of clean water dams on a self-help basis, meals for school children in exchange for them attending school daily and the provision of a small loan for those who are too poor to have access to conventional financial services all help to promote a healthy and vibrant society in many poorer countries. To this end we also support Marys Meals, School In a Bag, Rotary Sand Dams to Africa and Micro finance schemes throughout the world.
In addition to supporting the above excellent projects, the Rotary Club of Skipton will be helping the KASIN appeal run by the Rotary Club of Settle. KASIN (Kids at School in Nepal) helps amongst other areas to fund an after school club, provide the annual food for a children’s hostel, sponsor 80 of the most needy children to attend school, provide school equipment and resources all within the 5-Year Community Plan for Tamang Kharka.
As KASIN’s Mission statement says “All children have the right to a decent education. We are helping children from disadvantaged communities in rural Nepal to realise their full potential.”
End Polio Now
Rotary Clubs throughout the world have been major supporters of Polio eradication; Clubs in Great Britain have donated more than £20m. We are partnered with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, WHO and other major supporters. See the current position at End Polio Now.
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If you wish to become involved in our International work or would like to know more, please contact Graham Hamilton - see link below.
Our fund-raising events this coming year will include a concert by the City of Bradford Brass Band on 15th October 2021, to be held at Holy Trinity Church. Following on from last year's Online Duck Race we hope to provide some Christmas Fun again. In June 2022 we will be looking to sell bikes and other equipment at our auction.
For Foundation and End Polio Now news mail Foundation@skiptonrotary.org
For International information please mail International@skiptonrotary.org
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