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Gemma |
In 2002 a young
Australian by the name of Gemma Sisia set up a school in northern What makes the school
so special is the fact that it’s great success is the result of the efforts
of thousands of ordinary people all over the world who have come together to
support the schools various sponsorship programs. The aim of the school
is ‘fighting poverty through education’ and ‘challenging the future leaders
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Our club has decided to
sponsor a student to attend the school.
The cost of sponsorship includes books, school uniform and tuition. We
hope that this will be the beginning of a long association with our yet to be
allocated young student. We look forward to
having our first contact with our sponsored student. For further information
follow the link to the school website at
www.schoolofstjude.co.tz |
Children attending the school |
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Disaster Relief – Shelter boxes |
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Rotary has a history of
supporting humanitarian projects and being at the forefront of disaster
relief. Our club together with Rotary
Clubs around the world fund emergency shelter kits known as ShelterBoxes. These boxes are packed locally and
distributed by highly trained volunteer members of Emergency Response Teams
and through aid agencies and Rotary Clubs closest to the disaster areas. A ShelterBox usually consists of 10 thermal
blankets, a rugged 10 person dome tent, tools and other survival
equipment. It provides dry shelter, a
warm bed, light and heat, clean water, cooking aids and tools for up to ten
people – all supplied in a box. The
cost of a complete ShelterBox is $1,200.
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