Inner Wheel New Zealand has received a large number of donations from Inner Wheel clubs world wide. They have established a committee to advise on how these donation are best spent with a focus on women and children and their recommendations are then sent to the Inner Wheel NZ Executive for approval before distribution.
So far distributions have been made to:
St Pauls School (new library book having lost their library and books)
Cholmondeley Children's Home (therapeutic resources to enhance their programmes)
Cross Over Trust (organising school activities)
198 Health Services (for replacement equipment)
Cantterbury Charitable Hospital (Trauma Centre equipment)
Christchurch Women's Refuge (general items)
St John (two hand held radio sets for communications in the field plus two defibrillators)
and more plus more recommendations under consideration.
In addition Inner Wheel members across New Zealand have provided much by way of Donations in Kind, especially school clothing, nappies and knitting and quilts.
Note: Internationally, Inner Wheel is one of the largest women’s voluntary service organisations operating in the world. For New Zealand please visit http://www.innerwheel.org.nz/
Since the 22 February 2011 Earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand, Rotarians, Rotary clubs and districts plus Rotary supporters from throughout the world have responded with messages of support and donations to aid the long-term activities of Rotary to assist Christchurch communities recover from this disaster. This Blog will tell just some of the news and stories of those supporting the Rotary response to this disaster over the months or even years to come.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
HOW YOU CAN HELP: For information about how you can support the Rotary response please go to http://www.rotarysouthpacific.org/ which is the central information hub.