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The Power of Vaccines
By now, we all know the Rotary Give every Child A Future (RGECAF) project summary. ‘Three vaccines administered to 100,000 children in nine countries over three years. But, what exactly…
Inaugural Rotary Centenary Aussie Peace Walk in aid of Rotary Give Every Child a Future
The inaugural Rotary Aussie Peace Walk was held in Canberra on 27-28 March 2021 amid COVID restrictions. The idea was to create an event that actively focused on peace, while…
Our Centenary
In 2021, Rotary in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific will be 100 years old following the establishment of Rotary Clubs in Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland and Wellington in 1921. The Rotary Give Every Child A Future project will celebrate 100 years of service and in collaboration with UNICEF, we plan to vaccinate the most disadvantaged children and adolescent girls across the Pacific.
While there are many centenary project, Rotary Give Every Child A Future is the one project that involved all of Australasia and demonstrate that Rotary remains strong in today’s world. Everyone is encouraged to participate.
Learn moreCervical cancer
a scourge in the Pacific
Cervical cancer incidence and death rates are far higher than in Australia & New Zealand, screening is rare and treatment is often unavailable.
Unacceptable
child mortality
In parts of the Pacific, nearly 1 in 18 children die from vaccine preventable diseases before their 5th birthday compared to 1 in 250 in Australia.
Three new vaccines
over three years
Rotavirus to prevent rotavirus diarrhoea, pneumococcal to prevent pneumococcal disease, HPV to prevent forms of cervical cancer.
A message of support
The Riseley’s Message for Rotary Give Every Child A Future.
Ian and Juliet Riseley, Past President of Rotary International (2018 – 2019).
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