“From little things big things grow” has been applied to a host of experiences since it was written more than 30 years ago. From its origin as a protest song to a superannuation advertising campaign, the words can be equally applied to Rotary Foundation global grants. It certainly was the...
A water lifeline for Nepal
Following the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, an acute water shortage forced villages in the Thamdanda area to purchase high priced water for washing, cooking and rebuilding. The lack of water also impacted their main income sources, animal husbandry and agriculture. Many of us do not get close to The Rotary...
Changing Lives in Cambodia
A Rotary team of 17 clubs from 11 districts are changing lives in Cambodia by building washroom toilets for approximately 350 families across two villages, with the support of The Rotary Foundation. A washroom toilet provides a toilet for the whole family, but equally or more importantly, provides a dignified...
Illawarra Shoalhaven First 2000 Days Community Project
The First 2000 Days of Life is a project of the Rotary Clubs of Corrimal, Dapto, Fairy Meadow and Kiama. Research has shown that the first 2000 days of life has a significant impact on a child’s development and their future health and wellbeing. It is now known that the...
Yavusania Village Fiji Medical Centre Clinic Project
The Yavusania Village Fiji Medical Centre Clinic Project was initiated by the Rotary Club of Cronulla in 2016, when member Maria Moran – a director of Rotary Oceania Medical Aid for Children (ROMAC) – was approached by (Asinate) Rosie Latowa. Now an Ambassador of ROMAC Australia and New Zealand, Rosie...
The Krabi Project
The Krabi Project is an excellent example of how Rotary clubs can work together to achieve great outcomes. In 2021, the Rotary Club of Dapto in Wollongong was contacted by expat Kate Neuss, who was living in Krabi, Thailand. Kate asked if the club was able to fund a small...