The water filtration plant in the Municipality of Portoviejo, 40 kilometres inland from the Pacific coast epicentre of the recent earthquake, was severely damaged and is now unable to dispense filtered water. 

Among ShelterBox’s arsenal of aid products is water filtration equipment and water carriers, which allows a family to make polluted or dirty water potable. Alongside the international agency’s usual Shelter Kit packages, containing tools and waterproofing to repair damaged homes or to create basic shelters, it is now arranging delivery of 1,700 water filters. The aim is for up to 2,000 families to receive a mix of Shelter Kits, water filtration, mosquito nets, cooking equipment, and all-important solar lighting as the area has only limited power supplies.   

 

No aspect of Rotary is more closely related to each member than a personal commitment to represent one's vocation or occupation to fellow Rotarians and to exemplify the characteristics of high ethical standards and the dignity of work.

 

Programs of vocational service are those which seek to improve business relations while improving the quality of trades, industry, commerce and the professions. Rotarians understand that each person makes a valuable contribution to a better society through daily activities in a business or profession.  

 

Vocational service is frequently demonstrated by offering young people career guidance, occupational information and assistance in making vocational choices. Some clubs sponsor high school career conferences. Many recognize the dignity of employment by honoring exemplary service of individuals working in their communities. The 4-Way Test and other ethical and laudable business philosophies are often promoted among young people entering the world of work. Vocational talks and discussion of business issues are also typical vocational service programs at most clubs. Regardless of the ways that vocational service is expressed, it is the banner by which Rotarians "recognize the worthiness of all useful occupations" and demonstrate a commitment to "high ethical standards in all businesses and professions." That's why the Second Avenue of Service is fundamental to every Rotary club.