But they are just words until we put them in action.  How do we create LASTING CHANGE through Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention, Disease Prevention and Treatment, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, Maternal and Child Health, Basic Education and Literacy, Community Economic Development, and Environment?

 

Where will our efforts have the greatest impact for lasting change? As Rotarians and Rotary clubs we do many “nice” things, but do they really impact lasting change? Think about what your Rotary club does, and continue to do things in your community that make you feel good.  

 

But as Rotarians, WE CAN DO SO MUCH MORE! Many Rotarians in District 7390 have participated in Global Grants over the years. Many of these Rotarians have witnessed unbelievable conditions.

 

Be one of the Rotarians that create lasting change that will have a significant impact in the world. I met such a Rotarian in Kenya. Lilian works daily with remote communities that don’t have running water or electricity, or something we would call a house. Many of these children receive little education. Lilian works with these communities helping them to learn how to work together for the wellbeing of their communities. She has also developed a program to select children that have the ability to learn but no finances to attend school. The program provides money for their education, then follows up with home visits to see if there are any issues that would hold them back from learning. The students also do office visits and share their progress. If support is needed the students will receive individual help with classes.  This program  provides students with a future and generational lasting changes. Without education there is no hope and no future. This is not just spending money, it is making sure the investment is making a difference.

 

This program has been supported by The Rotary Foundation, Rotary Districts, Rotary Clubs, and Rotarians in Africa, the UK, Canada, and the Unites States. The Rotary Vision Statement is certainly being carried out with this program.  Just another  Rotarian with an idea to make a lasting change. If you would like more information please contact Dennis Zubler,     

District International Service Chair. dennis.zubler@gmail.com