Africa

Invitation to Join Us on Facebook for Endangered Species

Posted by John on May 8, 2013 at 11:02 am

Several of us Rotarians on ROTI or Rotarians On The Internet are starting a Rotary Action Group for Endangered Species.  We have a Facebook page up and running so those of you on Facebook please share our page and join this war against the exploitation of the rhino and elephant. Endangered Species Facebook Our logo by Paula Wiegmink from [...]

Home of Hope Hout Bay

Posted by John on February 22, 2013 at 12:19 pm

Just received Rotary Africa with an article on our twin club Hout Bay and the story of the Home of Hope which we have helped with our work. Just click on the photos for a larger image and enjoy.

Mountains of the Moon What it looked like

Posted by John on November 26, 2012 at 6:59 am

Here is a short video on Jake Norton who is climbing the 7 THIRD highest peaks on & continents ot raise awareness for cleanwater.  This is exactly what we went through and only a month before we were there: ENJOY!    

Amboseli rescue of a baby elephant from a well

Posted by John on October 23, 2012 at 7:35 pm

Great story on a rescue something we do well with orphans in Africa. Just thought that you might enjoy this story.

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #15

Posted by John on October 18, 2012 at 6:22 am

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #15 MEETING October 15th. 2012 Speakers Tonight were PDG Fred Loneragan and John Glassford Subject Road MAPS to Africa. We had the following visitors:  From Junee Rotary Club Peter Commens, John Higginson, Ian Good, Doug Bell, from Henty Rotary Club, Ron Wellington, Mark Janetzki, from Lockhart Rotary Club, Bob “Babu” Kendell, [...]

Sasa Designs New Video

Posted by John on October 17, 2012 at 4:44 pm

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Today is World Food Day

Posted by John on October 17, 2012 at 9:27 am

Today is World Food Day! Our students at The Kibera School for Girls receive two full meals a day and a snack, providing essential nutrition for our girls. The parents of our students volunteer to cook the meals. Join us today in acknowledging the importance of ending hunger worldwide. Shining Hope

Bay Breezes from Hout Bay Rotary

Posted by John on October 10, 2012 at 8:52 am

Our Centennial Twin Club Hout Bay have resumed normal service and their bulletin is now available, click on the logo below: Rotary Hout Bay Some photos form our visit last December with the Mountains of the Moon team at the Hout Bay Rotary Club. Hout Bay has one of the best club rooms and venue [...]

Bath Time

Posted by John on September 18, 2012 at 12:45 pm

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #11

Posted by John on September 18, 2012 at 9:05 am

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #11 MEETING September 17th. 2012 DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITS COOLAMON ROTARY Today DG Greg Brown and his wife Lyn Brown paid us a visit for the annual Governor’s visit. L-R Mark Reardon, Christine Atkinson, John Burns, AG Alan Sharp, Grahame Miles, Garth Perkin, Paul Weston, DG Greg Brown, Lyn Brown, Ian Jennings, [...]

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin # 7

Posted by John on August 14, 2012 at 4:57 pm

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin #7 BUSINESS MEETING August 13th. 2012 We had 9 members present tonight.  It was a combined business and board meeting.  President Paul welcomed us and said how pleasing it was to have had such a succesful meeting last week with Linda Tilman and 63 present at that meeting.  A follow up [...]

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin # 6

Posted by John on August 8, 2012 at 6:38 pm

Coolamon Rotary News Bulletin # 6 DINNER MEETING August 6th. 2012 We had 12 members and partners present with some 51 guests from Coolamon and Ganmain attend Monday night’s meeting.  This was an exceptional night with Linda Tilman from Coolamon speaking on marketing the Coolamon Shire.  Coolamon and Ganmain business leaders, shop keepers and those [...]

St Jude’s Moshono

Posted by John on July 19, 2012 at 2:40 pm

The Team We are still raising funds for the School of St Jude’s through the Mountains of the Moon Climb.  Here is their latest news letter: St Jude’s Newsletters Open the June Newsletter it is in a pdf file.  It is great reading.  

Rotary International – Working in Kenya

Posted by John on July 16, 2012 at 2:36 pm

Here is one very good reason to join Rotary. Rotary International – Kenya from John Shephard on Vimeo.

Practicing Peace

Posted by John on July 15, 2012 at 11:11 am

Two graduates of the professional development program at the Rotary Peace Centers at Chulalongkorn University, Erinma Bell and Charles Allen team up on a project to inspire young Sudanese youth living in Melbourne, Australia to become active leaders in their community. Practicing Peace from Rotary International on Vimeo.

Shelterbox

Posted by John on July 6, 2012 at 8:43 am

One of the best projects of Rotary started by a small club in England the idea of Rotarian Tom Henderson. Brilliant work.

US Senate Passes Polio Bill

Posted by John on June 30, 2012 at 10:34 am

Reach Out To Africa. Polio Victim in Kampala December 2011 Have a read of this bill passed by the US Senate Rotary is at the forefront of the polio campaign POLIO BILL US Senate: On Tuesday, the US Senate unanimously approved a resolution that commends Rotary for its leadership in polio eradication. It also encourages [...]

Tracy Monica from Mathare

Posted by John on June 10, 2012 at 6:14 pm

We would like to introduce you all to Tracy Monica.  Tracy gave us Mountains of the Moon team a wonderful speech in Mathare last December.  Here it is: mathare-speech Once you have read this then have a look at Tracy’s 1st term report at Secondary School below, click on the image and enlarge it: Tracy’s 1st [...]

RI Photography Competition

Posted by John on June 9, 2012 at 4:26 pm

Message from PDG Bruce Barber: “Hi John, I have just read the June, photography issue of the Rotarian and congratulations for your Honorable Mention for your shot in Uganda of a gorilla. To have the RC of Coolamon mentioned in the Rotarian is a great honor. Regards, Bruce” Here is a link to the article [...]

The longest goal celebration in history!

Posted by John on March 21, 2012 at 10:33 am

These guys love playing football — but the goal celebrations are starting to get a bit over the top and one goal scorer in particular takes things a bit too far! They all attend a fantastic school in Tanzania that educates some of the poorest children in the region. To find out more about the [...]