New Kingston Rotaract hosts ‘Maternal and Child Health’ Campaign

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The New Kingston Rotaract Club recently held an Awareness Campaign for expectant mothers, nurses and it’s club members on ‘Maternal and Child Health’, which is also one of Rotary International’s six areas of focus. The Campaign was held at the University Hospital of the West Indies’ Antenatal Clinic. Professor Marvin Reid from their sponsoring Rotary Club, the Rotary Club of New Kingston, led the interactive presentation including topics such as Nutrition and the importance of breastfeeding, Immunization and Types of Contraceptives.

Good work New Kingston Rotaract Club! Education is the key to our country’s success.

‘Amashika and Friends’ clean up Wag Water River

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Newly inducted member of the Rotaract Club of Kingston, Amashika Lorne, organised a clean up of the Wag Water River for her birthday with friends. She had 42 volunteers, including 2 who were disabled.

55 garbage bags and other huge items like tyres, pieces of furniture, buckets, refrigerators etc. were collected.

Amashika’s commendable act did not stop there. After the clean up, a Presentation on Environmental Awareness was conducted by Patrice Gilpin of NEPA and herself to residents of the Boone Hall Oasis Community. Amashika also thanked Boone Hall Oasis, NEPA, Nestle Jamaica, Ribbiz Ultra Lounge, Respect Jamaica, Rotaract Club of Kingston, her family and friends for their Assistance and a very special birthday.

Great job Amashika and friends for doing their part in the campaign, ‘Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica’.

Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar Cares

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Members of the Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital ready to read and interact with kids

 

The Rotaract Club of Savanna-la-Mar recently visited the Paediatric ward of the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital and had a reading and interactive session with the kids. Suga commends Rotaract Sav for such a lovely project. Follow them on Instagram @rcsav to see what else they are doing to display service above self.

Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015

Rotaract Club of Kingston’s Homework Programme

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Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015
Rotaractors Marvin and Patrice of the Rotaract Club of Kingston assist a child at their Homework Programme at the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre on Saturday, January 17, 2015

A few years ago, the Rotaract Club of Kingston donated computers to the Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce Centre in Waterhouse, Kingston. The Rotaract Club of Kingston continues to send members to assist children in the area at the Centre every Saturday with their homework and studies.

Visit the Rotaract Club of Kingston’s website,  www.rotaractkingston.org

Instagram: rotaractclubofkingston

Facebook page: Rotaract Club of Kingston

 

Last Chance to Register for the 5k Charity Colour Run!

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Extended Registration closes tomorrow, so head to the website, www.wgtrja.com now! Proceeds from Colour Me Happy will be in aid of Kind Hearts Projects. Kind Hearts have worked with Food for the Poor to build Basic Schools in Manchester and St. Catherine and homes in rural areas surrounding Montego Bay. The website has more information on Kind Hearts as well.

Rotaract Club of Tortola Helps Families in Need to Prepare for this School Term

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A few months ago, the Rotaract Club of Tortola held a fundraiser, received donations from the community and solicited discounts from businesses to be able to furnish families in need through an organisation called, ‘Family Support Network’ and the local Social Development Department with Back to School items which including book bags filled with stationery supplies, uniforms, shoes, and textbooks.

Note:  Families/children were not directly presented with items due to an agreement on confidentiality practices.

Though this was some time ago, the Rotaract Club of Tortola is a part of Rotaract District 7020, the youth arm of Rotary. Rotaract District 7020 has more than 50 clubs and The Rotaract Club of Tortola was recognized as Club of the Quarter for their various efforts to supply necessary aid to their community, having a close relationship with their sponsoring Rotary Club as well as other Rotaract clubs in the District and by developing themselves personally and professionally. Their Back To School donations to families in need was their main project for the Quarter.

I am sure many projects are in the pipeline to lift persons and their communities this Christmas. Email [email protected] to find a Rotaract Club near you so you can either join or do a good deed this Christmas.

Active Territories in Rotaract District 7020 are Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, St. Maarten (Dutch W.I.), St. Martin (French W.I.), Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Simply Red Wine & Food Festival tomorrow! Get your tickets now

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The Heart Foundation’s annual fundraiser, Simply Red, will be tomorrow on the lawns of Jamaica House at 7pm. You should still be able to get tickets at The Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Pop Up Gourmet, Swiss Stores (Downtown) or Island Grill (New Kgn, Twin Gates & Manor Park for $5000JMD. Celebrity Chefs and more will be there!

 

ICCD 2014 at the Palisadoes Strip, Jamaica

International Coastal Cleanup Day Jamaica 2014 was a Success!

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ICCD 2014 at the Palisadoes Strip, Jamaica
ICCD 2014 at the Palisadoes Strip, Jamaica

On Saturday, September 20th, the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) had overseen over 100 cleanup sites island wide, including 10 underwater with the participation of 1000s of volunteers.

Gabby from SuGa volunteered by the entrance at the Palisadoes strip. Registration was smooth and very organised, since the majority of volunteers were pre-registered and already had armbands.

The garbage collected was significantly less this year compared to last year, which is a good indication that JET’s environmental workshops and various awareness programmes throughout the year are starting to pay off.

Kudos to JET, as well as the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) and the National Environment & Planning Agency (NEPA) who partnered together and organised a massive cleanup at Hellshire Bay Beach.

Keep Jamaica Clean, ‘Nuh Dutty Up Jamaica’ !