DISTRICT PROJECT in TAFEA PROVENCE VANUATU
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Eastern Region Rotary Australia World Community Service (ER RAWCS) VANUATU Sponsored/Managed by District 9650 RAWCS Issue Date: 15 JULY 2011 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 District project to improve the much needed ongoing wellbeing of the people of Tafea Province by providing ongoing assistance in Health, Education and Community Infrastructure. The Project.The project brings to bear all the various aspects of RAWCS; Rotarians Against Malaria (RAM), Safe Water Saves Lives (SWSL), Donations in Kind (DIK), Adopt A School (AAS), Pacific Training Aid (PTA) and facility assets construction/refurbishment through Project Volunteer Teams under FAIM. The Lenakel 50 bed Hospital is the only Provincial health entity South of Port Vila, there are 72 schools on Tanna Island to maintain & support and the villages require infrastructure assistance. Strong emphasis is placed on training the local Ni-Van population so that their long term sustainability is ensured. Current Status.During 2004-2011 there have been 41FAIM teams visit Tanna Island and undertaken repairs & refurbishment of Lenakel Hospital, staff houses, Rural Health Clinics, Education School Assets and Village halls. An infrastructure Skill Centre is being constructed. ‘Kits for Kids’ educational resource packages continue to be assembled and despatched. New born ‘Baby Kits’ program and ‘Adopt a School’ program is underway. PTA activities include practical training for the students of the Rural Technical Colleges. Detailed planning for 2011/12 is progressing for up to 10 teams to continue the work. Team Requirements.The D9650 Project Tafea committee 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 each year. 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 travel insurance is provided for all team members. Accommodation.There are several levels of accommodation and our teams currently stay at Manmimarr, formerly Lenekel Cove, Resort, which is comfortable, friendly and very conveniently located in walking distance to the Village centre and overlooking the local Football field. If teams are working away from the main Lenakel basin they may be accommodated in local villages. Costs & Timing.Volunteer cost for overseas travel, accommodation and meals is approx $2500 (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 / tools and will receive a Tax Deductible Receipt. For more detailed information contact the Point Of Contact below. Work Program.For more details on the work Tafea program contact D9650 Project Tafea Chairman Ray White, Tel 02 6584 2534, Email Raymond.white2@Bigpond.com or Task Coordinator Peter Grob, Tel 0414400152, Email peter@stihlshopport.com.au . Additional Information.Volunteer Information Manual and Volunteer forms; Volunteer Agreement & Application forms, Health form & Child Protection form availability will be advised by the Point of Contact. Point of Contact.D9650 FAIM Chairman: Rob White (Woolgoolga RC) Tel/Fax (02) 6656 1887, Email relde@MSN.com.au |
Subited by Robert White 16/07/2011
