Gem Munro of the Amarok Society came to speak to our club about the truely inspiring project of education. Gem and the Amarok Society are teaching mothers in the large city-slums of Bangladesh reading/writing, mathematics and english. These are women with no previous education. These woman make a commitment to go out into their communities, and teach 5 children what they have been taught.
Many of these women have continued their education for 10 years. Many of the children that they taught are now going out into the community to teach other children. Their motto is "Teach a mother, change the world"
Not only has this project brought education to children across Bangladesh, it has empowered woman who previously had no hope or future.
There work is now being replicated in Pakistan.
In recognition of their work, Gem and his partner Tanyss were awarded Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medals. If you are interested in more information on the Amarok Society, go to http://amaroksociety.org
Below, Rotarian Aunali Moledina thanks Gem for his tremendous contribution to society!
