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WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygine)
It has been a busy and successful year for the International Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Jindalee.
We were fortunate to be awarded two District Grants of AUD $5000 each, enabling us to support meaningful projects that will have a lasting impact on communities in Nepal and Cambodia.
Uganda WASH
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Nepal Bio-Sand Bucket Filters
Through a District Grant, we supported the installation of Bio-Sand Filters in 30 schools located within Diktel Rupakot Municipality, Nepal. This was a collaboration with our sister club, the Rotary Club of Yala. This project provides access to cleaner and safer drinking water for students and staff, helping to improve health outcomes and reduce waterborne diseases.
An orientation program was also conducted on the operation and maintenance of the filtration systems. The training emphasized correct usage, cleaning procedures and routine upkeep,
equipping school staff and helpers with practical skills required to manage the filtration units effectively. By embedding responsibility for ongoing maintenance within the schools themselves, the project has been designed to be sustainable, well into the future.The project benefitted 1,403 boys and 1,396 girls, a total of 2,799 students, as well as members of the local community within the Diktel Rupakot Municipality.
Cambodia Siem Reap - REACH
A second District Grant enabled us to sponsor a Grade 1 classroom at the REACH Siem Reap School in Cambodia. REACH Siem Reap supports impoverished children and their families through education and community programs designed to help break the cycle of poverty. Our sponsorship assists in providing quality education and essential resources for these young students.
REACH Siem Reap students attend free English, Sports,
Elective, and Ethics classes five days a week, and receive all the necessary school supplies and resources to thrive in a public school. To nurture the students' holistic development and school engagement, REACH Siem Reap also provides free daily nutritious meals, outreach support for them and their families, first-aid assistance, clean drinking water, and guidance from the REACH teachers and mentors. Upon completing their English courses. REACH students receive certificates and the necessary support to continue their educational path towards their future careers. With 385+ students enrolled in their program, they provide comprehensive English curriculum across 6 levels in primary school, and an additional 6 levels in high school. The children and youth learn in their Yellow, Green, Blue, Pink, Purple, and Orange Classrooms.
They attend 1 of 3 sessions a day – morning, afternoon, and evening (seniors). REACH Siem Reap is committed to ensuring their students not only excel academically, but also develop the skills, confidence, and resources to thrive.This Grant has supported the YELLOW AFTERNOON Class. These students are in grade 1. These students also attend the Public School but at REACH they learn English. The photos below are from the Yellow Class. The teacher is MAKARA.
To further support the Yellow Room Class, a TRIVIA Night was organised in April. The event received tremendous support from members, family, friends and the wider community. Special Thanks go to PP John Palmer and Kate Palmer, who once again did an outstanding job as MC and Quizmaster, ensuring everyone enjoyed a fun and entertaining evening. The event raised an impressive $5,600, which will fully fund the Yellow Room students as they progress to the next class for a further year. This means helping to provide ongoing educational opportunities for these students.
Rotarian Sarah McMillan and PP Irene Lategan had the opportunity to visit REACH Siem Reap in Cambodia during the year. Seeing the school in action and meeting the students, teachers and staff highlighted the positive difference that education is making in the lives of these children and their families.