Rotary Club of Victoria donates to Nepal earthquake survivors |18 May 2015

The Rotary Club of Victoria has made a R40,000 contribution to survivors of the series of earthquakes that caused major disaster in Nepal.
The money will be used to help those most affected in whatever way possible. This is being done through the Rotary District of Nepal.

While the Rotary Club of Victoria believes that its donation could make a significant difference to the lives of those families stricken by the earthquake, it is mindful that such donations do not always reach the true beneficiaries.

After careful deliberation, the Rotary Club of Victoria found it fitting to proceed with its contribution through a sister Club in Nepal. This will minimise any risk of the funds going astray.

There are 84 rotary clubs in Nepal with around 2,800 members, who are actively helping physically with supplying shelters and food as well as medicines. The Nepal Rotarians are supplied with necessary funds and various requirements from various rotary clubs around the world in different forms.

Rotary Club of Victoria is always prepared to offer help to those in need, especially when it implies disasters of such magnitude as witnessed in Nepal. It has also made significant contributions to the Seychelles community by building the North East Point Hospice, building water storage for the old people’s hospital, made contributions in flood disaster in east Mahe some years ago as well as made donations to Bel Air fire survivors recently. Rotary’s impact starts with its members – people who work tirelessly with their clubs to solve some of our communities' toughest challenges.

Rotary is an International charity organisation connecting 1.2 million members of more than 34,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world's most pressing humanitarian challenges.

Looking ahead, Rotary will focus on intermediate and long-term recovery and rebuilding efforts. The experience and knowledge of Rotary members in Nepal will help ensure that resources are used for projects and programmes that address true community needs.