On August 4, 2020, a catastrophic blast took out the commercial port of Beirut, causing 191 deaths, 6500 injuries, US$10-15 billion in property damage, and leaving an estimated 300,000 people homeless. Prior to the explosion, the people of Lebanon were already facing an economic and humanitarian crisis, as well as...
Who is Sudsy?
Things got a bit on the nose last month for four members of Hills Rotaract Club, NSW, who took part in the Sudsy Challenge from September 10-12.The challenge? To wear the same clothes for three consecutive days to raise awareness of homelessness and funds for Orange Sky, a charity organisation...
The world’s first coin with a call to action
Australia has launched a world first ‘Donation Dollar’, a single dollar coin designed to be given to those in need. Wendy WilliamsPro Bono News The Royal Australian Mint has launched the world’s first Donation Dollar – a one-dollar coin designed to be donated – that advocates believe has the potential...
A hand up for communities
Communities near and far are at the very heart of Rotary and our many and varied projects. It’s just what we do! And we do it well. Through planning, fundraising, networking and plain hard labour, Rotarians are creating sustainable, community-led solutions to social disparities and linking residents to opportunities that...