Health and Hunger Resource Group of Rotary International
PDG Heather Yarker, as General Co-ordinator of the above Group, has advised publication of the October newsletter,
Things We Do:

http://www.rotary9790.org.au/4a/pr/hh1.asp   &   
http://www.crmrotary.org.au/docs/Things_You_Can_Do.pdf

PDG Heather Yarker, as General Co-ordinator of the above Group, has advised publication of the September newsletter, Things We Do:
http://rotarnet.com.au/users/9/96452/healthhunger0908.pdf

This Month we are featuring Birthing Kits and Avoidable Blindness.

A first ever compilation of the Rotarian Action Groups featuring an overview of how they are focused on a more healthy, less hungry world. Compiled by P.D.G. Chuck Kurtzman:

http://www.crmrotary.org.au/docs/Things_You_Can_Do.pdf

PDG Heather Yarker, as General Co-ordinator of the above Group, earlier advised publication of the August newsletter, Things We Do:

http://rotarnet.com.au/users/9/96452/hunger0808.pdf

The challenge of our theme , MAKE DREAMS REAL, page 1, is followed on page 2 with the GLOBAL PRIORITY of Hunger and on page 3  THINGS WE DO  -  CHANGING LIVES introduces us to the dedication of Heifer International, to relieve hunger and poverty.  

Pages 4 and 5 outline the CHANGING LIVES -  MULTIPLE BENEFITS FROM A DONATION and on page 6 Heather points out that the Group is responding to President D K Lee’s emphasis to reduce child mortality and alleviate hunger by encouraging partnerships with ongoing projects.  The facility established by Heifer International is an ideal means of making donations of a range of gifts and utilizing the certificates for presentation to guest speakers and on other occasions. 

To get started we can go directly to the Heifer International gift page:

www.heifer.org/site/c.edJRKQNiFiG/b.204586/ 

Payment by electronic transfer or credit card will enable Heifer International to identify your Rotary club/district to record the “Virtual Herd” as per instructions on page 6. Donors can make birthday, Christmas, club gifts known by selecting a gift card and personalising it using the Heifer International Gift Card system. 

Pages 8 and 9 outlines how ROTARY IN PARTNERSHIP  WITH FOOD PLANTS INTERNATIONAL CAN EDUCATE AND FEED THE NEEDY. 

Page 10 – some Suggested Activities
Page 11 – Rotarian Action Groups

Page 12  - UN Millennium Goals 

The Group primarily encourages support of The Rotary Foundation and Polio Eradication but acknowledges projects will be presented for consideration beyond these. 

Heather may be contacted at:
yarkerhi@onthenet.com.au

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