Upcoming Projects
LOCAL COMMUNITY
ROTARY CLUB OF HAMPTON’S FARMERS’ MARKET
The Rotary Club of Hampton, together with the Bayside City Council and Regional Farmers’ Markets, are running a Farmers’ Market every 3rd Saturday from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trey Bit Reserve, Jetty Rd., Sandringham [see map].
This is an exciting new community project in which RC Hampton has help from RC Sandringham and various other community groups. The funds raised are divided amongst these.
Regional Farmers’ Markets [RFM] provide up to 60 stalls which sell a whole range of very fresh, gourmet foods. One is able to have a delicious breakfast, morning tea, or lunch while wandering around tasting and buying the very best, seasonal food to enjoy at home.
The entrance fee is $2.00 and all funds raised will go to community projects.
INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS
FIJI
Fiji Visit
Members of RC Hampton and RC MASH visited the outer islands of Fiji to inspect past projects
FIJI MEDICAL CENTRE PROJECT:
To furnishing a proposed Medical Centre on land adjoining the northern Yasawan villages of Nabukeru and Tamasua in conjunction with Departments of the Government of the Republic of Fiji
THE COST TO ROTARY:
The total cost of the project is approximately $ 243,000fjd of which Rotary will contribute an amount of $43505AUD.
THE NEED FOR THIS PROJECT:
Due to the remoteness of the four villages, and the utter deprivation under which the villagers live, a need was determined over the past two years for a Medical Centre. In conjunction with the villagers of Nabukeru, a site was chosen in close proximity to the neighboring villages of Tamasua, Novotua and Teci. The nearest Medical Centre was, until recently, situated on the island of Nacula; a fibre boat trip of 45 minutes from these villages. The cost of fuel to take patients from the villages to Nacula is about $60fjd return. In June 2011, Greg Wragg was advised and he confirmed that the medical centre on Nacula Island had closed.
There is no opportunity to generate income in the villages on short notice, as goods are taken to the Lautoka market for sale often only once a week. The villagers are basically hunters and gatherers of food and the funds from the sale of root crops and fish are usually used to buy other essential goods. The nearest Hospital is situated in Lautoka, approximately four hours away by long boat.
THE TIMING FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF THIS PROJECT:
It is aimed to commence building by December 2011. All building works will be carried out by the Fijian Department of Public Works, assisted by local villagers.
FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT:
The project will be funded by the Rotary Club of Hampton, Rotary Club of Knox, Spirit of Sharing, DDF and Matching Grant.
LOCAL ROTARY PARTNER:
The Rotary Club of Nadi in Fiji agreed in June 2011 to partner the project.
SUPERVISION OF THE PROJECT:
Greg Wragg will supervise all aspects of the project in conjunction with the Fijian Department of Health and the Fijian Public Works Department and the villagers of Nabukeru and Tamasua.
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MAMA LUMPKA PROJECT - SOUTH AFRICA
The Nceduluntu Sanctuary Bakery
Mama Lumka’s care and generous spirit prompted the establishment of the Nceduluntu Sanctuary, near Cape Town in South Africa. Here HIV positive children, AIDS orphans and other abused and neglected children are given a loving haven and opportunity to create a better life for themselves.
From humble beginnings in 2004, when the first 2 homes were occupied, the Nceduluntu Sanctuary Trust has continued to make a wonderful difference in the lives of these children that are cared for on a full-time basis at Ikhayalethemba Village- where there is no government assistance. There are now 5 houses providing accommodation for over 30 vulnerable children and a training centre which is equipped with teaching aids. The Educare centre was also started by Mama Lumka providing a safe haven for approximately 65 pre-school children 5 days a week.
The vegetable garden produces fresh vegetables for use in the sanctuary and the egg-producing project has chickens and ducks producing eggs for use in the sanctuary. Any excess eggs or vegetables are sold to the local community.
The latest project to become more self sufficient, is the building of a bakery.
The benefits of a bakery are to:
- Feed the children at the sanctuary
- Provide funds from the sale of baked goods.
- Create local employment in the bakery.
- Provide training in baking skills.
- Provide baked goods to the local community.
Local Rotary clubs have been involved in the main structure of the bakery built from old shipping containers. The Rotary Club of Seaford - U.K funded the bakery training centre and the Rotary Club of Lincoln in Canada has purchased a Mini bakery kit.
The bakery has been equiped by Hampton Rotary and local Strand Rotary Club using a matching grant from Rotary International
The bakery was supplied with:
- A variety of shelving for the store room.
- A sales counter.
- Bakery store bays.
- Steel table.
- Bread trolley.
- Single tier staff locker.
- A 350 litre fridge
- Tar surfacing of the parking area outside the bakery.
Assistance from other clubs would be most welcome for this really worthwhile cause.
Please contact us if you would like to help.
More details about the Nceduluntu Sanctuary are available at www.mamalumka.org.za
