[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 573

[Garry & Anne Krischock]

1169: The foundation of Rotary stands firm in earthquake's after 
Posted by: "Sunil K Zachariah" sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk   sunilkzach 
Mon Jun 5, 2006 9:03 pm (PST) 
The foundation of Rotary stands firm in earthquake's aftermath

By Tonya Weger
Rotary International News

With more than 6,000 people killed and 30,000 injured by Saturday's 
5.9-magnitude earthquake on Indonesia's Java island, relief is in 
great need. Rotarians are busy providing grassroots aid for hungry 
villagers, who news outlets are reporting to be pleading for food. 

"At this time of crisis, one thing appreciated in the Rotary 
organization is the benefit of the communications systems in place," 
says Rodolfo Balmater, district governor of District 3400. "This 
assurance provides hope to many local Rotarians that they are not 
alone in undertaking humanitarian works for the less privileged 
members of the community." 

Rotarians in the neighboring cities of Solo City, Semarang City, 
Purwokerto, and Cirebon have donated necessities such as food, 
blankets, and medicine. And large-scale relief efforts are already 
taking place. 

"As I see it, the inner strength of the Rotary organization is the 
value of the networking," Balmater says. "Our fellow Rotarians from 
Europe, USA, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, and other parts of the world 
quickly assured Rotarians in Indonesia that they will help during the 
emergencies and also the forthcoming rehabilitation and 
reconstruction." 

An estimated 130,000 homes - including Balmater's - were destroyed or 
damaged by the quake. 

In response, London Rotarians quickly flew about 400 Shelterboxes - 
containing tents and necessary equipment - to the stricken region. 
The ShelterBox project began in England but has since spread to 
Australia, Canada, and the United States. The Rotarian-sponsored 
groups ship units globally to areas in need. 

Source: R I Website
Courtesy: eFlash_Rotary

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