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Photo caption: The Hon. Jodie Harrison MP (Minister for Women and Seniors), E-Club member Denise Curry, Honouree Robyn Hutchinson, District Governor 9685 Christine Owen, E-Club member Lucy Hobgood-Brown
Congratulations to Robyn Hutchinson, named a finalist in the Rotary Inspirational Women’s Awards’ Urban category and recognized for her long-term commitment to sustainable community development. Robyn was the E-Club of Greater Sydney’s endorsed nominee. RIWA is an initiative of Rotary districts in NSW. The sold out event featured remarks by NSW Governor, Her Excellency the Hon. Margaret Beazley AC KC, Patron of RIWA, and Laura Hope, Ambassador for RIWA. A new rose called Inspirational Women was also introduced and given to every finalist.
An advocate for education and community development, working across Australia, Africa and Asia, Robyn has more than 50 years of volunteer work to her credit. She collaborates with Women’s Reconciliation Network, prioritizing First Nations’ People’s voices and cultures in reconciliation work. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, she supports women and girls and grassroots community groups through our E-Club’s RAWCS HandUp Congo initiatives. In Australia, Robyn fosters inclusivity and transformative action. The most recent activity is the establishment of the “Voice from the Heart Alliance”, a national grassroots network supporting the Yes vote through advocacy and amplification. For information about RIWA go to www.riwa.com.au.
sewAID to developing countries, Worldwide - (RAWCS: 22-2006-07) To offer selected poor women in developing countries the opportunity to sew & also provide them with machines, equipment & skills they need to start a small home business. Micro loans are provided to recipients who require them.  To Donate, Click Here | |||
The United Mission Hospital, Tansen, Nepal - (RAWCS: 78-2018-19)
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Supporting Disadvantaged Children and Community of Siem Reap, Cambodia - (RAWCS: 1-2016-17)  To provide educational, vocational and outreach support for the disadvantaged childrenand community of Siem Reap serviced by Feeding Dreams Cambodia. To Donate, Click Here | |||
Building a Healthy Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo - (RAWCS: 47-2015-16)  To support the development of quality higher education and medical carein the Democratic Republic of Congo through the Université Protestante au Congo and selected educational and medical institutions. To Donate, Click Here | |||
Lotumbe Community Development Project, Democratic Republic of the Congo - (RAWCS: 20-2013-14) T  o provide sustainable improvements to existing health and education servicesfor villagers, and the well-being of women in Lotumbe, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Rotary Australia World Community Service and other project partners, work with the Lotumbe community on a wide range of capacity building projects. These include sustainable beekeeping, women's micro credit, duck eggs and fruit sales that help pay for orphans' schooling, and agriculture. In spite of being accessible only by canoe or forest paths, Lotumbe is a rural hub, with K-12 schools (approx. 1000 students) and a reference hospital. A population of 87,976 accesses these social services. To Donate, Click Here | |||
Kisaru Nkera Initiatives (KINI), Trans Mara, Kenya - (RAWCS: 72-2012-13)  To help Masai children and their communities to a better life through education,health care services and community programs at Trans Mara, Kenya To Donate, Click Here | |||
Sustainable Villages Project, Oecusse, Timor-Leste - (RAWCS: 50-2011-12) To assist villages in the Oecusse area, Timor-Leste in environmental challenges impacting on health and livelihood.  Specifically reducing the incidence of infant mortality & disease by improving food supplies, water, sanitation & the environment. To donate, click here. | |||
The Gift (RAWCS # 96-2020-21) To help Nigerians suffering from extreme poverty and under- privileged members of the communities who find it difficult to access medical treatment. Combining the provision of donated medical equipment with the training of local health care workers to enable local Nigerian communities to be able to have access to quality medical facilities. Assisting with the provision of equipment to maternity and Neo-natal wards will improve maternal and child health and help reduce the infant mortality rate. Providing a steady and regular medical outreach in rural communities will help to identify members of the community who have serious medical issues and need urgent medical attention. Surgical interventions will also be organised for more serious issues |
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