Karachi: President of Rotary International (RI) Jennifer Jones said that Rotary is constantly trying to improve people’s lifestyle and economic situation through welfare projects. Rotary has rendered valuable services in Pakistan, now it is time to start new welfare projects with new commitment from the platform of Rotary in Pakistan. She expressed these thoughts during a press briefing at a local hotel.
Director of Rotary International Mohammad Faiz Kidwai, Trustee of Rotary Foundation Aziz Memon and Chairman of Rotary International Zone Institute, Mohammad Iqbal Qureshi were also present on this occasion.
Jennifer Jones, president of Rotary International, said that Rotary is working in more than 200 countries of the world; its 1.4 million members are constantly striving to improve the lives of their communities and the people of the country. Rotary has exemplary contributed towards eradication of polio from the world. Rotary’s PolioPlus investment in Pakistan for polio eradication is US$353.8 million and overall its global contribution has been around US$2.5 billion. Rotary is committee to keep contributing until the world becomes polio free.
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RI President said that Rotary members believe that we have a shared responsibility to take action on our world’s most persistent issues. We provide service to others; promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
She said Rotary is dedicated to causes that build international relationships, improve lives, and create a better world. She phasized Rotarians all over the world are involved to undertake projects in the 7 areas of focus which includes peace building and conflict prevention; disease prevention and treatment; water, sanitation, and hygiene; maternal and child health; basic education and literacy; community economic development and environmental sustainability & climate change.
Appreciating the remarkable performance of Rotary in Pakistan on the occasion of natural disasters She said that be it earthquake situation or flood disaster, Rotary has always stepped forward and played a full role in providing immediate relief to the victims and their rehabilitation. Rotary Pakistan has distributed around 25000 shelter boxes / tents donated by Rotary in UK. RI President said “Rotary Jo Goth” was the best project for the rehabilitation of the victims of earth quick in Pakistan, in which 160 houses along with a sustainable infra structure was built and given to the under previlidged and homeless victims with ownership rights. She also appreciated Rotary’s role towards Total Literacy and Quality Education where almost each of the 500 clubs in Pakistan are involved to eliminate illiteracy from Pakistan. She was also appreciative of the 2500 congenital heart surgeries jointly undertaken for children in Pakistan and India.
There is a need for many more such projects in the country. Rotary International should continue to support in this regard. The project of artificial limbs under Rotary in Pakistan is also performing significant services. Under this project, disabled people are enabled to play an active role in the society. Similarly, Rotary is also doing significant services in the field of education. She thanked the government, media and civil society for supporting the Eradication of Polio program and hope that soon Pakistan will achieve the status of a polio-free country. The media is urged to play its role in creating awareness for routine immunization which can be most useful for a polio free Pakistan.
