Partnering with Rotary Clubs in Ireland and Kenya, the Rotary Club of Thomasville is undertaking a water sanitation and hygiene project at the Olmapinu Comprehensive School in Rombo, Kenya. The school supports 424 Maasai tribe students and staffers, and complies with all Kenyan and tribal guidelines. Included in the build are 12 toilets for girls, five toilets and five urinals for boys, and additional facilities for staff, and younger and handicapped children. The project also includes handwashing stations, sanitation and hygiene education for children, females and staff, and funding for sustainability of the facilities.
Thomasville Rotarian and past club President Joe Brown is leading the club’s involvement in the project. “Our club’s 100% participation in fundraising for the Rotary Foundation helped us secure the global grant for the project. Our club was also responsible for providing $15,000 in new money to the Rotary Foundation Annual Fund - Share, but the total Rotary Foundation funding made available for the project from the District and the Foundation totaled nearly $67,000.”
Joe also noted the significant cooperation among the various clubs working ;together to complete the project. “The Dublin Central, Ireland club was fundraising for a water project, so it made sense for us to come along ;elide them for the sanitation port. Working together with clubs from across the globe for a project of this magnitude has demonstrated the significance of Rotary, not only in the community, but everywhere.”