Welcome to Rotary OCEANIA - New Zealand and the Pacific Islands

There are many ways to be involved with helping local and global communities through Rotary with like-minded people from all backgrounds, vocations, cultures and lifestyles. Find out about these opportunities.

Samoa Measles Outbreak - you can help and your help is needed

The sign on the building of the health clinic in Samoa says, “help protect our young ones”

And they do need our help and you can help. Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWSC) has issued an appeal for Rotary clubs, Rotarians and others to assist with aid to combat the Samoa measles emergency. It is easy to do so and all donations are recognised. Please act today. Read on ..

The cumulative effect is enormous

Rotary projects are often seen one at a time and each one is an example of that Rotary club being active in their community, helping the community address a need that when satisfied will make the lives of many better. Of course, these projects happen because real people make them happen, helping real people needing that helping hand up. Rotarians are People of Action. But what does this amount to over a longer term? Here is an example of a project of ten-years and counting from the Rotary Club of Apia:

Not your average heart patient

A heartwarming story of another ROMAC success.

ROMAC provides "within Australia and New Zealand, medical treatment for children 15 years and under, who are from developing countries, for life saving and/or dignity restoring surgery not available to them in their own country”

More at http://charityforchildren.org.nz/

RNZWCS Announcement Concerning Australian Bush Fires Aid

Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS Limited) signed an MOU with Rotary Australia World Community Service Ltd in 2014. The purpose of the MOU includes working collaboratively in Humanitarian Assistance. Due to differing Income Tax legislation in New Zealand and Australia each receives donations on behalf of the other for individual projects/activities listed on our respective websites or when the need arises as is the case for the current Bushfire Emergency.

Donations may be made as quoted below. Receipts will be issued for tax Deductible purposes.

Global Grant: Water and Sanitation Project in Maewo Community, Vanuatu

Central to a District 9910-Rotary Foundation Global Grant Water and Catchment Sanitation Project was a new multipurpose building on Maewo Island, Vanuatu, that was handed over to the community at Naone Primary School in a colourful display of cultural dancers in 4 July 2019.

Many Global Grant projects in the Pacific seem to be completed with little fanfare outside the community involved yet are shining examples of the dedication and hard work of Rotarians and locals to improve the lives of many in often remote and very poor communities in the Pacific. This is one such story worth a read.

Picture: The handing over was made in the presence of Director of Education Samuel Katipa, Past District 9910 Governor Lindsay Ford (in black) and his wife Alison, SHaRM Foundation member/ Project Manager Stuart Friend and other invited guests.

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