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Rotary Club of Port Louis

Projects for the year - 2007 / 2008


Project Description Committee
FundraisingRaise funds to finance our various social projects.Club Admin
Tsunami fundsTo help victims of Tsunami in Sri Lanka, funding for hygienic utilitiesDevelopment and Strategy
Geneva medical equipmentDonation of medical equipment from GenevaDevelopment and Strategy
Interact clubTo make school children aware of social help.
To make an attempt to revive Le Bocage Interact club.
To pursue foundation of an Interact Club at London College
Development and Strategy
Donation of Books from UtahPossibility of receiving a donation of books from Utah, USADevelopment and Strategy
Group Study ExchangeA District level project to send a group of young professionals to California for further professional and social experience, April 2008Development and Strategy
Youth ExchangeExchange visits of youths between Mauritius and another country to encourage friendship and understanding / get to know new cultures.Development and Strategy
Inter-Rotary exchangesSimilar to youth exchange but between mature Rotarians from Mauritius and other countriesDevelopment and Strategy
TwinningTwinning or pairing of a Rotary club in Mauritius with one in another contry where the exchange of aid and experience makes it possible to undertake more important projects.
It is often possible to obtain a contribution from Rotary International when cooperative projects are undertaken.
Development and Strategy
Primary Schools QuizTo promote awareness and general knowledge among younger school childrenVocational Service
Brains Trust CompetitionTo promote Public Speaking for 6th formers on topical subjects.
NB. Last year's events are now being televised on MBC2 on Mondays at 6 p.m.
Vocational Service
Peace & UnityProjects undertaken in junior schools around the island to promote friendship and understanding between the different communities and religions which make up our society.Vocational Service
Rotary and Social valuesTo encourage Form III Secondary students to be socially aware of moral issues.Vocational Service
Audio-visual equipment for schoolsTo conduct a survey and ascertain the needs for electronic teaching aids in schools.Vocational Service
Careers guidance manualProduction and publishing of a manual to assist school leavers choose a career.Vocational Service
Literacy projectConsider bringing an expert to produce a national plan for the improvement of literacy levels.Vocational Service
Marcel Lagesse AwardFinancial award to promote art in memory of a dedicated Rotarian, PDG Marcel Lagesse.Vocational Service
Dinner for the HomelessProvide an occasional good dinner for the numerous homeless in the Port Louis region.Community Service
ZEP Black RiverProvide food for the under priviliged at a ZEP school in Black River.Community Service (Member's spouses)
Camp FiringaCooperation with Municipality of Port Louis for the rennovation of a community centre.Community Service (Member's spouses)
Laughter therapyAid for the start of an ongoing project 'Laughter is the best medicine' - Hosptials/Clinics/Orphanages.Community Service
Outing for the HandicappedTransport and entertain several hundred handicapped persons to a major beach hotel for the day.Community Service
Christmas TreeChristmas tree, entertainment and gifts at a school/community centre in an under-privilaged region.Community Service
Pre-primary school for the blindTo assist in providing a new facility. Veolia support negotiated.Community Service
Atelier des Beaux ArtsGiving an alternative, artistic chance to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds.Community Service
HIV projectSupporting PILS, particularly with the aim of helping to change public attitudes.Community Service
Roche Bois (street children)To uplift the living conditions of the street children - guidance / education / necessities. Preliminaries at an advanced stage. EU funding negotiated.Community Service