On Wednesday the 13th of March the Frankston and Mornington Rotary clubs held the International Woman’s Day Breakfast at the Mornington Racecourse. This year the IWD committee decided to support Australian Rotary Health. Our funds will be donated towards research into mental health for children between the age of 0 and 12years.
International Woman’s Day is supported by the Rotary Foundation and events are organised all over the world.
Rotary members work with local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women to strengthen local economies and reduce poverty. On this International Woman’s Day we're celebrating women around the world who are achieving economic independence and helping their communities to thrive.
Economic development projects led by Rotary members connect people with tools and education that create opportunities.
These projects include:
- 10 electric rickshaws and the training to use them that now provide a regular source of income for women in Kollam India, the woman and their families enjoy not only the higher income but a better quality of life.
- Vocational training in hairdressing and other salon services for people in Jeonju Korea. Some participants in the training are now earning an income for their work.
- Production equipment and training in business skills for 50 female farmers in Menya Governorate, Egypt to form a community kitchen and food business. Their packaged food will be sold at the local market.
Donations to the Rotary Foundation Fund, Global grants for life changing projects like these, empower women with sustainable ways to earn a living and support their families.
When Rotary members, like you contribute, you're actively investing in brighter futures for communities near home and around the world .
