Amrauli Overview - Spotlight on Geeta

Wine To Water Nepal and the Rotary Club of Narangadh

Poultry Farming - Micro-Income Generating Revolving Fund 

Access to clean water has become a catalyst for community growth. Time saved by easy access, less incidence of illness, and increased leadership opportunities combined to provide an environment that is rife with possibilities for innovation and economic development. Wine To Water and the Rotary Club of Narangadh collaborated to advance these opportunities by creating a micro-income generating revolving fund. Funds are borrowed by community members to support income-generating projects like small businesses. In one instance, a group of women in Amrauli borrowed funds to start what is now a thriving poultry farming business. 

Contributing financially to their families, women are able to step into this honoured position in their homes and have the opportunity to explore leadership roles. Since its creation a year ago, the micro-income generating revolving fund has collected nearly $1,200. This income will be redistributed back to the community for further economic growth. Clean water access is just the beginning - from it comes opportunities that empower women, invigorate the local economy, and provide children with more opportunities to further their education while staying safe and healthy.

International News

Happy New Year!

From the WASH-RAG World

Everything starts with WASH! From education to disease prevention to peace, water, sanitation, and hygiene are requirements. Join us on the Friday before the RI Convention begins to be inspired and learn about all things WASH!

Aussie BREW Fellowship!

May 26, 2023 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM UTC+10:00  Melbourne Australia.

Join us for beer and food as you are entertained by a leading Australian Bush Poet

Enjoy great Craft Australian beer and canapes (Including Kangaroo and meat pies) and Yarra Valley Cheese Souvenir BREW Logo Headmaster Schooner Glass

Ticket purchase includes a donation to WASH-RAG

WASH Projects in West Africa

Nancy Harrington, Rotary Club of Pleasanton, CA

The Rotary Club of Pleasanton, CA is working busily on WASH Club 2 Club Projects in West Africa. The $17,747 project at Adgbodekor Primary School in Attiava, Ghana, partnering with the RC of Accra East, was completed in June 2022. It was a 12 toilet, 5 sink facility w/WASH Training. The 6-month inspection in December was wonderful, everything well maintained. The school, however, is struggling with its responsibility to finance ongoing maintenance supplies, i.e. toilet tissue, disinfectant, etc. They are looking for ideas. This reinforces the importance of sustainability in any type of project.

In November 2022 the RC of Pleasanton partnered on a Club 2 Club WASH Project with the RC of Onigbongbo in Lagos, Nigeria on an $8,504 project at the Estate Primary School in Ogba, Lagos. It provides for the renovation of toilet facilities to increase the number of toilets to 10, add 8 sinks, and provide WASH Training. Work continues on this project which is projected to be completed in early January.

In mid-January, 2023 the RC of Pleasanton is partnering on a $3,900 Club 2 Club WASH Project with the RC of Umuahia-North in Umuahia, Nigeria at Holy Rosary Secondary School. The project, called “Pad A Girl”, will provide reusable sanitary pads and training in hygiene. The girls will receive training in school on how to make these pads and after the initial disbursement of sets of ten to current students, the girls will continue to create the sets of pads to sell, at low cost, to other students.

Also in January 2023, the RC of Pleasanton is partnering on a $6,581 District 5170 Grant WASH Project with RC of Eziama-Sunrise for $18,901 to construct a 6-room toilet facility, fabricate and erect overhead tanks, water distribution, and WASH training. It is at a Girl’s Secondary Commercial College in Aba, Nigeria.

The Rotary Club of Pleasanton has set a goal to complete five WASH Projects this year. As you can see, they are energized and ready to attain their goal!