Pakistan’s female vaccinators are doing more than helping end a disease
Women make up two-thirds of Pakistan’s polio workforce. It’s a startling statistic for a nation that ranks 145th out of 146 countries for gender parity in economic participation and opportunity, according to a World Economic Forum gender inequality index.
The role of female vaccinators is born of necessity. Because of cultural norms, men are not allowed into many people’s homes in Pakistan. Women who provide the health care are the key link. They can build mom-to-mom relationships and provide trusted advice on not only polio but other health issues.
What new fresh projects can we find in our Community?
Who is up for the challenge to find new exciting, meaningful projects, that can make a real difference, where others might want to join us? Call Joe or chat to a Board Director.
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Club Services will be advising Elaine of catering requirements and require apologies by 0930 on Mondays.
Please remember, if you are feeling unwell, or a household member is unwell, or you have possible COVID symptoms please do not attend the Rotary meeting.
Do you have a job? Please check if you're on duty (list below) and arrange a substitute if you're unable to attend.
I do hope that all who were at the Borough on Tuesday enjoyed the food, company, and chat – despite the torrential rain!
There will be no meeting this Tuesday 28 March, our immediate upcoming activities are:
2 April (Sunday) our informal social catch up at Sprig and Fern at 4pm
4 April we have Ray Harkness from Wellington WanderSearch who provide devices that can help people living in the community at risk of going missing through GPS technology. Please come along and listen to what we expect to be an interesting and informative talk.
11 April Social Quiz Night at the Bowling Club
18 April: Building Hope Presentation
23 April Rotary Fundraiser 6pm, Circa Theatre: Cringeworthy, swinging 60s $45 per person (no club meeting that week ANZAC day) – if you or your friends would like to attend Elizabeth has 50 tickets up for grabs!
Next Tawa Rotary Meeting - 6pm Tuesday 04 April 2023 - Ray Harkness
Our speaker will be: Ray Harkness from Wellington WanderSearch who provide devices that can help people living in the community at risk of going missing through GPS technology.
Please come along and listen to what we expect to be an interesting and informative talk.
NOTE: No Rotary Meeting this week 28 March 2023
Upcoming Duties:
Rosters: 04 April 2023
Front Desk - John Melville Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin Photos - Richard Hutchinson Open/Parting - Richard Herbert Intro/Thx - Pat Waite Raffles - Peter Lockery
Rosters: 18 April 2023
Front Desk - John Melville Set Up - Karen Searle, Tim Davin Photos - Laura Sommer Open/Parting - Denise Garcia Intro/Thx - Judith Gray Raffles - Judith Havill
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