Steve's Chat 52

Hello Daybreakers,
 
During last years District Conference, in Mount Gambier, those attending were lucky enough to interact with  keynote speaker Stephanie Woollard.  At this week’s meeting we watched a 4-minute trailer about the documentary made in 2016 for the Seven Women’s work.  In July Cheryl & Ann are going on an immersion tour to Nepal and India, both spoke on the Seven women programs.
 
“The Seven Women Story
                                                                                                                                                                               
Stephanie Woollard began Seven Women at age 22 after meeting seven disabled women working in a tin shed in Kathmandu. These seven women were struggling to make a living in the face of harsh discrimination. With her last $200, Steph paid for trainers to teach the women how to produce products for sale locally and abroad – and Seven Women was born.
 
Over the past 12 years Seven Women has made significant impact;
  • 3,000 + VISITORS TO OUR CENTRE
    • Over 3000 people have learned about social enterprise and how to create real and lasting change through a visit to our Seven Women Headquarters. 
  • 5,000 + EMPOWERED & EMPLOYED
    • Over 5,000 women in Nepal have been educated, trained and employed by Seven Women, providing the tools to lift themselves out of poverty.
  • 15,000 + PEOPLE IMPACTED
    • Speaking opportunities allow Seven Women's Founder, Steph, to spread the word that everyone of us can make a difference.
 
Steph is available to talk at functions or you could read more about Steph and Seven Women in her book From a Tin Shed to the United Nations.
 
In 2016, a documentary was made about Seven Women's work which has now been hosted over 80 times. Watch our trailer below. 
 
 
On Saturday I spoke to Mehul Patel about the program and he will donate $1,500 from the Specsavers account toward this worthwhile cause.  Thanks Mel.  I can also confirm that Specsavers will donate a further $1,500 towards the BBQ to be built at Southwest Healthcare. Both donations are to be made via Daybreaks Specsavers account.
 
Glenn took this picture while he was at
the containers earlier this week.  It shows
the mulch which we assisted in spreading
and the growth of the shrubs and trees
we planted a little over a year ago.
Good to see that the rabbits did not
nibble away at too many.
 
 
Stories of service from around the world
 
Medical pilgrimage in India treats thousands
Posted on May 6, 2019
 
By Parimal Naik, grant coordinator, Rotary Club of Gandevi, India
 
In January, our club organized a medical mission to
provided life-saving health care to the rural and tribal
community of Gandevi in the western part of India.
Our mission consisted of 26 visiting doctors and
paramedics from an association of Indian physicians
of Northern Ohio, USA. It was our third trip to Gandevi
since 2010, and among 29 medical missions we have
organized with the help of grants from The Rotary Foundation.
It was pure pleasure to see the smiles on the faces of
thousands of recipients, and on many of the team members
as well.
 
We are a club made up mostly of millennials, located in the
Gujarat state of India. In advance of this latest trip, teams of
Rotarians from my club organized screening camps in
nine villages, selected on the basis of need and availability
of local resources.
 
Figure 1:A child treated during during the Rotary Club of Gandevi's medical mission
 
More than 6,200 patients were examined, diagnosed, and
given free medicine during the nine screenings. We have a
track record of providing free follow-up care to those screened
during our “medical pilgrimage projects.”  A total of 784 patient
were identified for further care or checkups at four hospitals
including Haria L.G. Hospital, Vapi; Yashfeen Cardiac Hospital,
Navsari; Gram Seva Trust Hospital, Kharel; and Jamnaba Hospital,
Bardoli. We received a $100,000 global grant from The Foundation
which allowed us arrange the care at no cost.
 
Through 31 March, 97 surgeries or biopsies had been performed to
remove gallbladders, treat appendicitis, correct hernias and address
kidney problems, among other procedures. In addition, cardiologists
performed 11 heart valve replacements, 9 coronary bypass surgeries,
and 25 angiograms. Ophthalmologists at Lilavati Mohanlal Shah Eye
Hospital in Navsari also performed 151 cataract surgeries.
 
We are extremely grateful to our friends in the Rotary Club of Bakersfield, California, USA, and to Rotary District 5240, who were our international partners on the global grant. District 3060 also supported us with money from their District Designated Funds, and District 1260 and the Rotary Club of Mississagga Center, Canada, partnered with us.
 
We do not have the words to properly thank The Foundation, our partners, and all who helped with our medical pilgrimage project. Rotary is allowing us to be an inspiration to others by making a difference in our communities. Thank you Rotary and Rotarians for helping us serve humanity.
 
 
May: Youth Service Month
  • Soup Kitchen – Monday 27th
  • Rocket Man – Movie Night – May 30th – Polio Plus Fundraiser
  • Meals on Wheels – Friday 31st
 
June: Fellowships Month
 
  • Care Program – Sunday 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th
  • Wednesday 5th Club forum – 2019-20 committee positions
  • Thursday 13th - Transition board meeting – 6 Pm at flying Horse Hotel – Function Room
  • Wednesday 26th Club Changeover 
Regards
Steve