ReliefAid founder, Mike Seawright inspects a damaged building
outside
Kyiv - ©ShelterBox / Florian Bachmeier
With World Refugee Day fast approaching, this month's newsletter
focuses on those fleeing conflict around the globe.
From Ukraine to Yemen to Nigeria and beyond,
refugees and the internally displaced,
people are forced to flee their homes,
often with just the clothes on their backs.
That is why I signed up for our #OFFTHEGRID campaign this year.
I'll be going without electricity for 24hrs and sleeping out
in our car port to get an insight into what it's like to be displaced.
You and your friends might like to join
me...... virtually!
As we approach the end of the financial year,
I'd like to thank you for your ongoing support.
The fundraising environment has been challenging
and looks to remain so for the foreseeable future
, but thanks to supporters like you,
we are able to help shelter people like Olga, Eshraq
and Supono and their families.
Olga outside her home in Ukraine.
Ukraine - Conflict
Olga (pictured above) recently collected aid items from our partner,
Relief Aid as part of Project 2.
The items included a shelter kit with tools and rope,
high- thermal blankets, hygiene kits (including items like soap,
washing powder and toothpaste), solar lights, buckets, and water carriers.
These items will help Olga with her recovery after her home
was severely damaged by shelling.
Distributions continue, with 1,127 shelter and household
item kits now having been distributed in the Bucha, Irpin
and wider Kyiv Oblast regions.
People in Need continue distributions as part of Project 1,
with a further 600 mattresses distributed to collective centres
in Zhytomyr Oblast (West of Kyiv), bringing the current total to 2,602.
For Project 3, our partner, ACTED have registered a total of 467
beneficiaries for multi-purpose cash assistance
across Ocnita, Hincesti and
Laloveni regions of Moldova.
Pictured: Mariamo Momande, 32 years old -
Metuge Camp
Yemen - Conflict
Eshraq lives in the Marib region of Yemen with her family of five.
Eshraq and her family are not only vulnerable
to the ongoing conflict in Yemen,
but also fear risks of flooding and disease.
Supono with her two sons
Nigeria - Conflict
59-year-old Supono was forced to flee her home along with her
seven children when their village was attacked
by nomadic herdsman in Nigeria.
Like thousands of others, the family is now living in a camp
for displaced people.
Across the north of the country, many people live
in constant fear of horrific attacks led by non-state armed groups
. As well as this, static farmers are being attacked by
nomadic herdsman in search of sustainable land for farming and water.
A result of the changing climate drying up the land.
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June 18 [Saturday] Rotary
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June 21 [Tuesday] Rotary
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June 24 [Friday] District
9465
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Club of Elizabeth Quay
June 24 [Friday] Rotary
Club of Mandurah Districts
June 24 [Saturday] Rotary Club of Bunbury
June 27 [Monday] Rotary
Club of Katanning
June 27 [Monday] Rotary
Club of Bridgetown
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June 28 [Tuesday[ Rotary
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June 29 Wednesday] Rotary
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June 29 [Wednesday]
Rotary Club of Northbridge
June 29 [Wednesday] Rotary
Club of Busselton Geographe Bay
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July 30 [Saturday] Rotary
Club of Crawley
July 1 [Friday] District
9455
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Club of Kwinana
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Save these dates for a night of laughs..
Hosted by your local Rotary Clubs, and 100% for
Charity.
Watch out for Try Booking ticket sales at $30 each
early July.
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The community was invited to journey through Kaarta Koomba
(Kings Park) on June 3 for the Walk for Reconciliation,
the final event of National Reconciliation Week
. Live acoustic music carried walkers through to meeting places
dotted along the walk, featuring truth telling sessions,
opportunities for reflection, and cultural experiences.
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians
to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements,
and to explore how each of us can contribute
to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW are the same each
year; 27 May to 3 June.
A number of Rotary members assisted with the event
and enjoyed the opportunity to both contribute
to the success of the event while learning more
about our shared histories, cultures and
achievements.
Another amazing night working with our street
family!
It’s always so lovely to be able to provide delicious hot food in abundance,
some TLC, laughs and love.
Our street friends are often the last to get a cuddle,
so we are always more than happy to give
them out in abundance!
With over 200 hungry tummies filled tonight,
I am
often saddened with all the new faces who turn up…
Massive thanks to Lindsey Francis who organised the abundance
of yumbo food from a multitude of sources including
Mens Shed
Claremont Showgrounds, Jackie who cooked and helped,
Jill,Judy, Jane, Katrina and Ruth
Huge thanks also to Evie Heel, Julie Dark, Jenni Jordan
and the indomitable Nikki Stanley, Rachael MacLean-Bell,
Alexandria MacLean-Bell who served up the plentifulness
of food with smiles and laughs.
It was also a joy to work alongside our friends from Street Doctor
with Tania McGuffie, Orange Sky with Lisa Sprlyan,
Shower Bus with Jim Mellor and Perth Homeless Support Group
with Jed Fay and Aaron Mcgregor.
Our friends from Perth Street Chaplains with
Dee Stepanoski and Glenn Phillipson
were braving the cold tonight to go out onto the streets
where people hide and provide some TLC.
We Care about Tuesday night's food service.
Well
done to members who assisted.
Club member Jane unloading 50 meals prepared
to be shared with the homeless by
Homelessness; We Care - Perth Western Australia
Thanks to our neighbour Lee-Anne for her
help.
We had a packed house gathered for our John
Worsfold Modern Day Masculinity event.
We wanted to say a huge thanks to everyone that attended
and hope it was an enjoyable night.
Also thank you to Peta Slocombe and Gareth Shanthikumar
for joining John in a panel discussion about modern day masculinity,
breaking down the stereotypes and how we as a society can promote
it in a positive manner.
90% of the event proceeds will be donated to MAN UP
who provide workshops and education to engage and empower young men.
Their aim is to change the phrase 'MAN UP' to mean something positive;
to live authentically from one’s heart, embrace vulnerability,
and
hold one another accountable to stand up for what is right.
Rotary in the local South Perth & Victoria Park community,
collaborating and doing what we do best!
HavenWell is located in Vic Park, and is a haven for people
who have fallen on hard times.
They provide support and comfort without judgement,
by giving a helping hand to those in need.
They urgently needed to upgrade their large fridge to store all the food donated
which they use to prepare meals for the homeless.
Funding fell over at the last minute, so local Rotary Clubs,
Vic Park, South Perth-Burswood, Mill Point, Como & Ascot
quickly got together and partnered
in the funding required to allow the fridge purchase to be completed.
Photo shows Club Presidents with Joan & Gordon Sutherland,
the Haven founders,
at the fridge handover.
Please go to the below link to learn more about
their wonderful community work
, and make contact direct if you can assist in some way
At our recent meeting we presented certificates to the the scholarship recipients
from Lynwood Senior High School.
Congratulations to our table winners last night.
A great night enjoyed by all.
Thank you to everyone who came along to the Battle of the Brains Quiz Night.
The Rotary Club of Kalgoorlie raised funds to assist
with their work in the community.
So many thank you’s where to start?
Scared I’ll miss someone out so will just do a blanket thank you
to all who were
involved in any way.
Save the date. Friday 9 June 2023
for the next Battle of the Brains Quiz Night
lock into your diaries and spread the word.
Attadale Rotary President John Sharp is pictured dropping off a
large bag of clothing and goodies to Ervina of PortCare
who was thrilled to receive them. PortCare
has been inundated with requests for winter clothing and food
and Ervina and Charlie would really appreciate it if anyone
can assist in this regard.
PortCare is located
at 372 South Street O'Connor.
Phone 0431 439 097
if any queries.
Also their website is
This week we welcomed back Glenys McDonald,
who has visited our club many times.
Glenys, a past president and honorary member of the RC South Bunbury,
is a long time friend of Secretary Carolyn and regular visitor,
whenever she is Perth.
Glenys was the representative of the Finding Sydney Foundation,
on board the Geosounder,
when the wrecks of Kormoran and Sydney were found in 2008.
She has written several books and has presented to the club
on a number of occasions.
She is seen here enjoying a drink with Treasurer Klaus.
Super excited to see the amazing Umpires of the
Esperance Netball Association dressed to impress with
their new uniform’s-
proudly sponsored by RCEB
Rotary Art Show 2022
Registrations Open -
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