Tag: South Africa

West Africa Project Fair exhibits the power of Rotary

January 27, 2016

By Dr. John Philips, Past District Governor of District 1040 and Chairman International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors Natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes bring the best out of Rotarians. We roll up our sleeves, rattle tins, raise money and deliver support, care and assistance. When a Rotarian colleague recently told me he was disappointed … More West Africa Project Fair exhibits the power of Rotary

2016 Economic Development Presidential Conference to develop solutions for community growth

January 20, 2016

          By Past District Governor June Webber, District 9350;  Chair of the Economic Development Presidential Conference host organizing committee Rotary districts of Southern Africa invite Rotarians from around the world to join the dialogue on economic development on Saturday, 27 February, in Cape Town, South Africa, where Rotary’s Presidential Conference on Economic Development … More 2016 Economic Development Presidential Conference to develop solutions for community growth

Rotary Family Health Days showcase the power of Rotary and the impact of partnerships

July 10, 2014

By John Wahlund, Area of Focus Manager for Maternal and Child Health & Disease Prevention and Treatment The fourth annual Rotary Family Health Days (RFHDs) took place throughout sub-Saharan Africa in April 2014, providing comprehensive health care services to the most vulnerable and underserved populations in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Lesotho, and Swaziland. RFHDs … More Rotary Family Health Days showcase the power of Rotary and the impact of partnerships

Thousands of Rotarians provide essential health services to South Africa communities

April 2, 2014

By Mark Williams, Club President | Strand Rotary Club, South Africa Civil society, big business and the Government are teaming up with 4,000 Rotary members between 2 and 4 April to promote family healthy living and disease prevention by implementing a massive annual campaign – Rotary Family Health Days – to provide comprehensive, free health care services … More Thousands of Rotarians provide essential health services to South Africa communities

South African projects advance literacy and basic education

February 20, 2014

By Mary Jo Jean-Francois, Area of Focus Manager for Basic Education & Literacy There is absolutely nothing that makes my job better than visiting Rotarian projects and seeing the faces of children light up because of one simple thing: they are learning. Who am I and what incredible job do I have, you ask? My … More South African projects advance literacy and basic education