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Eastern Region Rotary Australia
World Community Service (ER RAWCS)
PROJECT Tafea - Project No 19/07-08 formerly124/2004
VANUATU
Sponsored/Managed by District 9650 Issue Date: 19 JUN 2009
Introduction. In 2004, the Island of Tanna, Vanuatu was
devastated by cyclones and ER RAWCS Volunteers undertook emergency
repairs to the Lenakel Hospital. Following these repairs, D9650 RAWCS
established a project to improve the much needed wellbeing of the
people of Tafea Province by providing ongoing assistance in Health,
Education and Community Infrastructure.
The Project. The project brings to bear the various aspects of
RAWCS; Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM), Safe Water Saves Lives (SWSL),
Donations in Kind (DIK), Pacific Training Aid (PTA) and facility
assets through Project Volunteer Teams under FAIM. Initially,
concentration had been on the Hospital and other Rural Health
facilities, now it has been expanded to include other aspects of the
project for schools and village infrastructure. Strong emphasis is
placed on training the local population so that long term
sustainability is ensured.
Current Status. During 2004-07 there have been 25 FAIM teams
visit Tanna Island and undertaken repairs & refurbishment of Lenakel
Hospital, staff houses, Rural Health Clinics and Education Assets. PTA
activities include practical training for the students of the Rural
Technical Colleges. ‘Kits for Kids’ educational resource packages
continue to be assembled and despatched. ‘Adopt a School’ trial
program is underway. Detailed planning for 2009 is progressing for up
to 10 teams to continue the work.
Team Requirements. D9650 FAIM Chairman is seeking Club and
Individual Volunteers to join in this great RAWCS Project.
Non-Rotarians can also be team members and clubs may consider
sponsoring apprentices or tradespeople as team members. Team visit is
normally for up to two weeks. Teams will be required from about April
thru all of 2009. Ongoing team skills required include, but not
restricted to – carpenters, plumbers, roofers, electricians, painters
and handypersons. Women are most welcome on the teams. All teams work
with and give practical training to the local technical school
students. Rotary insurance is provided for all team members.
Accommodation. There are several levels of accommodation and
our teams stay at Leneai Palms Resort operated by two ex-pat Oberon
Rotarians, which is of quite a high standard and provides excellent
food and transport for teams. If teams are working away from the main
Lenakel basin may be accommodated in local villages.
Costs & Timing. Volunteer cost for overseas travel,
accommodation and meals is approx $2700 (tax deductible) ex
Sydney/Brisbane. Local airfares are extra. Firm costs will be set when
team numbers, airfares and accommodation details confirmed.
Participating clubs are asked to fundraise and help finance the cost
of project materials with a donation to the project of $1,000 (more is
acceptable). Your local individuals and businesses may also make a
donation and will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt. For more detailed
information contact the Chairman below.
Work Program. For more details on the work program contact
D9650 Project Tafea Coordinator Ray White, Tel 02 6584 2534, Email
Raymond.white2@Bigpond.com
Additional Information. Available at http://www.rotary.org.au/rawcseastern/
under Project Information are Volunteer Information Manual and
Volunteer Forms; Volunteer Agreement & Application forms, Health form
& Child Protection form.
Point of Contact. D9650 RAWCS, Chairman: Rob White (Woolgoolga
RC) Tel/Fax (02) 6656 1887, Email relde@MSN.com.au
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