1 The Link VOLUME 2—ISSUE 27 Weekly Newsleer of the Rotary Club of Durban North www.facebook.com/RotaryClub.DurbanNorth 4 February 2016 February is : Peace and Conflict Prevenon/Resoluon Month Sixty million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecuon, and 90 percent of armed-conflict casual- es are civilians, half of them children. Through service projects, fellowships, and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns, members train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Members also pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of con- flict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to educaon, and unequal distribuon of re- sources. Creang peace in the world An ambious goal, put into acon by Rotary The spike in regional and local con- flicts around the world has underscored the need for professionals skilled in creang peace. Rotary created the Rotary Peace Centres in 2002 to idenfy and train highly qualified professionals to become agents of peace. Six Rotary Peace Centres at seven presgious universies throughout the world offer Rotary Peace Fel- lows a rigorous program of study and applied field experience in areas relang to peace and conflict resolu- on. The Rotary Peace Centres draw from Rotary’s long, unwavering commitment to peace, seen in projects that address the root causes of conflict. Rotary’s 70-year collaboraon with the United Naons and Rotary’s peace symposiums and peace forums throughout the world further the cause of peace. Rotary Peace Fellows are commied to the advancement of peace, serving as leaders in a range of internaonal, naonal, and local organizaons. They promote naonal and internaonal cooperaon, peace, and the successful resoluon of conflict in their lives, in their careers, and through their service acvies. The Rotary Peace Centres program is made possible through the generous support of a relavely small group of Rotarians and friends of Rotary whose major giſts and commitments will help endow the program. A goal of $150 million in giſts and commit- ments by 30 June 2017 will ensure the long-term success of the program. Purpose of the Programme The Rotary Centres for Internaonal Studies programme supports the mission of The Rotary Foundaon for improving health, supporng educaon and alleviang poverty by • Supporng and advancing research, teaching, publishing, and praccal field experience on issues of peace, goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding, • Inspiring people to work for a culture of peace and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge and skill, by generang interacon between praconers and academics, ROTARY PEACE CENTERS Rotary Peace Fellows study at Rotary Peace Centres located in countries other than their own. Through a rigorous pro- gram of academic study and praccal training, the Rotary Peace Centres develop leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict resoluon in their communies and around the globe. The program relies on Rotarians to help iden- fy potenal candidates, with a goal of selecng approximately 50 master’s degree fellows and 50 professional develop- ment cerficate fellows each year. The Rotary Peace Centres operate in partnership with seven premier instuons of higher learning. These instuons have changed as the program has evolved. University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand Internaonal Chrisan University, Tokyo, Japan University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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The Link VOLUME 2—ISSUE 27
Weekly Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Durban North
www.facebook.com/RotaryClub.DurbanNorth
4 February 2016
February is : Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month Sixty million people are displaced by armed conflict or persecution, and 90 percent of armed-conflict casual-ties are civilians, half of them children. Through service projects, fellowships, and other Rotary-sponsored campaigns, members train adults and young leaders to prevent and mediate conflict, and aid refugees who have fled dangerous areas. Members also pursue projects to address the underlying structural causes of con-flict, including poverty, inequality, ethnic tension, lack of access to education, and unequal distribution of re-sources.
Creating peace in the world An ambitious goal, put into action by Rotary The spike in regional and local con-flicts around the world has underscored the need for professionals skilled in creating peace. Rotary created the Rotary Peace Centres in 2002 to identify and train highly qualified professionals to become agents of peace. Six Rotary Peace Centres at seven prestigious universities throughout the world offer Rotary Peace Fel-lows a rigorous program of study and applied field experience in areas relating to peace and conflict resolu-tion. The Rotary Peace Centres draw from Rotary’s long, unwavering commitment to peace, seen in projects that address the root causes of conflict. Rotary’s 70-year collaboration with the United Nations and Rotary’s peace symposiums and peace forums throughout the world further the cause of peace. Rotary Peace Fellows are committed to the advancement of peace, serving as leaders in a range of international, national, and local organizations. They promote national and international cooperation, peace, and the successful resolution of conflict in their lives, in their careers, and through their service activities. The Rotary Peace Centres program is made possible through the generous support of a relatively small group of Rotarians and friends of Rotary whose major gifts and commitments will help endow the program. A goal of $150 million in gifts and commit-ments by 30 June 2017 will ensure the long-term success of the program.
Purpose of the Programme The Rotary Centres for International Studies programme supports the mission of The Rotary Foundation for improving health, supporting education and alleviating poverty by • Supporting and advancing research, teaching, publishing, and practical field experience on issues of peace, goodwill, causes of conflict, and world understanding, • Inspiring people to work for a culture of peace and tolerance while enhancing their capacity, knowledge and skill, by generating interaction between practitioners and academics,
ROTARY PEACE CENTERS
Rotary Peace Fellows study at Rotary Peace Centres located in countries other than their own. Through a rigorous pro-gram of academic study and practical training, the Rotary Peace Centres develop leaders who become catalysts for peace and conflict resolution in their communities and around the globe. The program relies on Rotarians to help identi-fy potential candidates, with a goal of selecting approximately 50 master’s degree fellows and 50 professional develop-ment certificate fellows each year. The Rotary Peace Centres operate in partnership with seven premier institutions of higher learning. These institutions have changed as the program has evolved.
University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England
Duke University and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
International Christian University, Tokyo, Japan
University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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UPDATE ON TOWNSHIP PROJECTS—LIESBETH NICOLAI A short summary of the projects we regularly visit
Sukumawenze. Aids hospice Inanda Newtown Elim Church. Weekly feeding of the homeless, street children, the vulnerable and the sick C.A.R.E Centre Greenwoodpark Christian Aids Response and Education C.A.R.E Centre Emchabeni (As above) Canaan crèche Avoca. Feeding the children from deprived backgrounds Dube Settlement Community. Run by Nomonde who feeds the most needy children in the settlement Imbaliyethu. Preschool and crèche. We support with food for those who come from unemployed families Waterloo Primary School. We Support 18 child headed households. Bundle of Joy Crèche
Mzamo project. Mentally and physically disabled people. They have a support group. Get visits from social workers. Sometimes they get work. E.g. Stuffing tampons and work from a container in the Glebe. Amatikwe crèche. Food support Vuzukukhaya. Food support Meth church soup kitchen. Food support, especially for the Christmas Party. 12 jobless families who also take care of sick family members
Green Wood Park Shack Settlement
Umthombo, safe place for Street children
Katsi Project Youth un Action. Clermont. Support given when we can.
OUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WATER CRISIS
The Rotary truck delivered 240 litres of water—value R1564.00 to East Coast Radio. It was difficult to source
bottled water as everyone was supporting the appeal. The funds were used from the proceeds of the latest
Gold Frog collection.
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R.I. President : Ravi Ravindran - District Governor Tom McGhee
Club Meetings: Every Thursday 5:30pm Northwood Crusaders Ranleigh Crescent Club President : Alma Maxwell [email protected]; AG Gussie Augustus [email protected]
Rotary Club of Durban North: Club No: 17377—Chartered 10 February 1959
Assistant Editor : Hilary Augustus: Contact: [email protected] Winner of District 9370 Best Weekly Bulletin Award—2014-2015
Sick List
We continue to keep the following on
our “Get well” prayer list
Geeta Maharaj
Lionel Wybrow
Veronica Raaff
Chic Steele .
Old friend and wonderful supporter
of the Rotary Club of Durban North
Rohan Moodie passed away—we
send our condolences to the family—
he will be missed.
4Feb Donovan Loubser—I am
FEBRUARY 04 Di McGregor 7 Adriaan Verhagen 8 Yvette Loubser 13 Veronica Raaff 22 Michael Lien 25 Vanessa Knight 26 Jenny Kruger 28 Margaret Smith
3 Don & Yvette Loubser 12 Anthony & Dael Connolly 16 Alethea & Alan Duncan-Brown 5 Vanessa Champion 21 Hilary Augustus
Rotary brings us once a week
into close contact with a cross sec-
tion of the communities civic life
Rotary gives us the viewpoint of
many people, leaders in business
and professions
Rotary gives us the opportunity
to be of helpful service to others,
and in what, after all, is found
greater satisfaction
Rotary means good fellowship
of the kind stimulated by friend-
ship.
Rotary takes your mind off your-
self and that is a good thing.
10 Feb—La Vida—Barnyard Thea-
tre
15 April—Golf Day
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Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is
progress; working together is success.
Henry Ford
Rowan Hornby
EYE CATCHING SIGNS Sign over a Gynaecologist’s Office: "Dr. Jones, at your cervix." In a Podiatrist's office: "Time wounds all heels." On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels At an Optometrist's Office: "If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place." On a Plumber's truck: "We repair what your husband fixed." On another Plumber's truck: "Don't sleep with a drip. Call your plumber." At a Tyre Shop in Milwaukee: "Invite us to your next blowout." On an Electrician's truck: "Let us remove your shorts." In a Non-smoking Area: "If we see smoke, we will assume you are on fire and take appropriate action." On a Maternity Room door: "Push. Push. Push." At a Car Dealership: "The best way to get back on your feet -miss a car payment." Outside a Muffler Shop: "No appointment necessary. We hear you coming." In a Veterinarian's waiting room: "Be back in 5 minutes. Sit! Stay!" At the Electric Company "We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don't, you will be delighted." In a Restaurant window: "Don't stand there and be hungry; come on in and get fed up." In the front yard of a Funeral Home: "Drive carefully. We'll wait." At a Propane Filling Station: "Thank heaven for little grills." And don't forget the sign at a CHICAGO RADIATOR SHOP: Best place in town to take a leak." And the best one for last............ Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: "Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises"
