[D9640general] [eFlash_Rotary] Digest Number 1055

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Messages In This Digest (2 Messages) 

1. 1925 : New collaboration strengthens AIDS fight From: Sunil 

2. 1926 : The RI president’s monthly message - August 2010 From: Sunil 

Messages 

1.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eFlash_Rotary/message/1850;_ylc=X3oDMTJxajlxO
G01BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI3ODYwNzYEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg2BG1zZ0lkAzE4N
TAEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTI4MDI0NDE3OQ--> 1925 : New
collaboration strengthens AIDS fight 

Posted by: "Sunil"
<mailto:sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk?Subject=%20Re%3A1925%20%3A%20New%20collaborat
ion%20strengthens%20AIDS%20fight> sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk
<http://profiles.yahoo.com/sunilkzach> sunilkzach 

Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:50 pm (PDT) 

A Rotarian Action Group committed to fighting AIDS is joining forces
with a global health organization that has used scientific methodology
to prevent disease and improve the lives of women and children living in
poverty.

Rotarians for Fighting AIDS < <http://www.rffa.org/> http://www.rffa.org/>
and Family Health
International < <http://www.fhi.org/en/index.htm>
http://www.fhi.org/en/index.htm> (FHI) signed a
memorandum of understanding during the RI Convention in Montr€ ¦éal,
Qu€ ¦ébec, Canada, in June, committing to seek out collaborative
initiatives to help those affected by HIV/AIDS, primarily in Africa.
They will draw on their complementary capabilities, resource networks,
and respective areas of expertise to provide care and nutrition, and
teach health education and life skills to orphans, vulnerable children,
and their families.

"I'm excited about the partnership with FHI because we both have the
ability to create a stronger, sustainable solution using the efforts of
Rotarian leadership at a country level and international level," says
Marion Bunch, head of the action group and a member of the Rotary Club
of Dunwoody, Georgia, USA. "FHI's technical expertise and leading-edge
programs will help strengthen the global response to the 'whole' needs
of children and families."

FHI was founded in 1971 as the International Fertility Research Program
by a small group of researchers at the University of North Carolina,
with funding from USAID. Since then, the organization has changed its
name and broadened its mission, emphasizing the use of science,
measurement, and evaluation to develop standards for advancing maternal
health and AIDS prevention.

The FHI team of 2,500 physicians, scientists, and technical experts in
health, development, and management has worked with 1,400 partners to
make measurable progress against disease, poverty, and inequity in 125
countries.

Mobilizing Rotarians

Rotarians for Fighting AIDS was founded in 2003 by Bunch, who lost her
son Jerry to AIDS in 1994. The group aims to mobilize Rotarians to work
on HIV/AIDS education and prevention projects, with a particular focus
on developing and implementing community support efforts for orphans and
at-risk children.

"I really appreciate FHI's holistic approach to providing a 'canopy
of care,'" Bunch says. "This provides comprehensive support for the
child and his or her family."

She adds that FHI's approach is broader than the strategies the
action group has employed. Its methodology will enhance efforts to
prevent HIV infection in newborns and older children.

"The collaboration between our two organizations is a natural fit," says
Albert Siemens, FHI chair and CEO. "We share a vision of improving lives
and a special commitment to providing a brighter future for children
whose lives have been devastated by HIV/AIDS."

Bunch's relationship with FHI began five years ago, when board member
and Rotarian Peyton Woodson called to congratulate her on the action
group's new partnerships with HOPE Worldwide and the Coca-Cola
Africa Foundation. "We saw eye to eye on a lot of things and decided to
stay in touch," she says.

Bunch says the collaboration with FHI will give Rotarians for Fighting
AIDS increased access to government funding and the ability to carry out
more initiatives. "I learned the high level of respect they receive from
governments and other industry leaders," she says. "FHI's
breadth of staff and programs is exciting."

Siemens says Rotarians offer ground support, a global donor base,
communication infrastructure, and the ability to form strong
partnerships.

"Coupled with FHI's unmatched technical expertise, science-based
solutions, and worldwide platform of people, we'll offer the potential
for highly effective initiatives that will make lasting improvements in
children's lives," Siemens says.

For more information:

* Learn more about Rotarian Action Groups
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<http://www.rotary.org/en/serviceandfellowship/collaborate/rotarianactiongro
ups/Pages/ridefault.aspx>
http://www.rotary.org/en/serviceandfellowship/collaborate/rotarianactio\
ngroups/Pages/ridefault.aspx>

* Learn more about Rotarians for
Fighting AIDS < <http://www.rffa.org/> http://www.rffa.org/>

* Read more about RFFA's
partnership with HOPE Worldwide and the Coca-Cola Africa Foundation
< <http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/081216_news_rffa.aspx>
http://www.rotary.org/en/MediaAndNews/News/Pages/081216_news_rffa.aspx>

Source: Rotary International News / Courtesy : eFlash_Rotary
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2.
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eFlash_Rotary/message/1851;_ylc=X3oDMTJxc2Ywc
TBzBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE1BGdycElkAzI3ODYwNzYEZ3Jwc3BJZAMxNzA1MDY0MDg2BG1zZ0lkAzE4N
TEEc2VjA2Rtc2cEc2xrA3Ztc2cEc3RpbWUDMTI4MDI0NDE3OQ--> 1926 : The RI
president’s monthly message - August 2010 

Posted by: "Sunil"
<mailto:sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk?Subject=%20Re%3A1926%20%3A%20The%20RI%20presi
dent%92s%20monthly%20message%20-%20August%202010> sunilkzach at yahoo.co.uk
<http://profiles.yahoo.com/sunilkzach> sunilkzach 

Mon Jul 26, 2010 6:33 pm (PDT) 

Building Communities € ¦’¶ Bridging Continents

Several Rotarians have asked me how I chose the RI theme for my presidential
year, so let me explain. After reviewing all the past themes, I decided to
search for a few words that would fulfill two objectives € ¦’¶ to give
outsiders a glimpse of our purpose, and at the same time to make Rotarians
proud of their membership.

I searched for words to describe the passion, the creativity, and the
generosity of Rotarians. And as I sought the right words, I kept in mind
that Rotary is a spirit of service as well as an organization of Rotary
clubs, and that we need to share our core values of service, fellowship,
diversity, integrity, and leadership with other people and organizations. I
considered many words and phrases. The four words I finally selected to
convey Rotary's current mission and highlight our achievements describe what
Rotarians do best, which is Building Communities € ¦’¶ Bridging Continents.

I hope you agree those four words aptly reflect who we are and what we do as
Rotarians. We are a unique organization and certainly one of the best in the
world. We build the spirit and resources of our local communities in an
important way, and we are a prominent player on the world stage with
PolioPlus and our international service projects.

Rotary has changed the world, and Rotarians will continue to change it in a
positive way. The formula is simple: For us to succeed, all we need to do is
to focus our best efforts on doing what Rotarians are passionate about and
what Rotarians are the best in the world at doing, which is Building
Communities € ¦’¶ Bridging Continents.

Source : www.rotary.org / Courtesy : eFlash_Rotary

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