Whilst Australia is considered free from polio, countries like Afghanistan and Pakistan still have to fight daily this disease. A simple vaccine has helped save many and eredicated polio in most countries except these two. The number of cases there had been reduced dramatically by the dedicated volunteers who often go through all sorts of weather and in poor conditions to give this life saving vaccine.

 

Rotary Caroline Springs are proud to be part of this global movement and every little bit helps.

 

World Polio day fell on 24 Oct but it's not too late to support us. To donate go to to https://www.rotarywalkwithus.org/st/136/922

 

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Article in Melton Moorabool StarWeekly digital edition 3 Oct 2023

 

 

Liaholiho School in the village of Afalocai. (Provided)

 

Remote areas of Timor-Leste are getting improved access to clean water and working toilets thanks to a project managed by Rotary Club of Caroline Springs president Vijay Susarla. The project is being delivered through Rotary International’s water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programs, in which Rotary’s people of action mobilise resources, form partnerships, and invest in infrastructure and training that yield long-term change.Since 2017, the Timor-Leste WASH project has delivered 62 water tanks and seven toilets.