International – Rotary in Harpenden

For Shoebox read Friendship Box

For 23 years Rotary in Harpenden, with the dedicated support of staff, students and parents of local primary and junior schools, have delivered Rotary Shoeboxes at Christmas time to disadvantaged children and elderly people in central and eastern Europe.

Lately, changes to the Rotary Shoebox Scheme made it unattractive for us to continue our involvement but, fortunately, at the same time we learnt of a new scheme. This involved filling crates with educational and recreational items for transport to Lviv, Ukraine, for distribution to children most affected by the war.

Modular homes revive Ukrainian village

Local Rotarians pictured with one of the 124 temporary modular homes that have helped to house residents of Moshchun, a village near the Ukrainian capital, where Russian bombardment destroyed or severely damaged 70% of the buildings.

Their appeal to other Rotary clubs brought support from 12 countries including Britain. Our Ukrainian Quiz Night, held in November, raised funds for furniture and other household essentials.

Ready to receive

Some 19 months ago Rotary in Harpenden took on a project to raise funds to equip a new operating theatre being built at the Kyengera Women’s hospital in Wakiso, near Kampala, Uganda.

We had the task of raising the equivalent of US$5,000 to get the $30,000+ project off the ground.

How the Big Give helped thousands in Malawi

Pump Aid, the charity dedicated to bringing the benefits of clean water to African countries, was one of the main beneficiaries of the funds raised by Rotary in Harpenden’s Classics on the Common show last July. It has now found a way to double the value of that donation.

Shoebox surplus extends benefits to Malawi

Each year, toys, games, writing materials and toiletries are delivered to disadvantaged youngsters and elderly people in central and eastern Europe through the Rotary Shoebox scheme. This year school children in Malawi also benefited.

Fundraising success for Ukraine Quiz Night

The quiz organised by Rotary in Harpenden to raise money for the ongoing rebuilding of Moshchun, a village on the outskirts of Kyiv, raised £1133.

Quiz for Ukraine

Enter a team of 6 persons and help Rotary in Harpenden raise money for the reconstruction of Moshchun Village, Kyiv.

WHEN DISASTERS STRIKE…

When disasters such as the horrific earthquakes in Turkey and Syria occur Rotary in Harpenden is at the ready to respond.

Rotary Shoeboxes Score Another Double

For the second year running our Rotary shoeboxes not only carried toys, games, writing materials and toiletries to disadvantaged youngsters and elderly people in central and eastern Europe; they also gave a massive boost to the funds needed by a women’s hospital in Uganda.

WORLD POLIO DAY – SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE

Working together, the medical authorities in Pakistan and Afghanistan are making great strides in vaccinating children against polio. Only in those two countries does wild poliovirus remain endemic but because the cases of polio are largely concentrated on the countries’ shared border the medics and their partners in polio eradication