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About PolioPlus Children in Myanmar participate in a polio National Immunization Day launching ceremony. In 1985, Rotary launched the PolioPlus program to protect children worldwide from the cruel and fatal consequences of polio. In 1988, the World Health Assembly challenged the world to eradicate polio. Since that time, Rotary's efforts and those of partner agencies, including the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children's Fund, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and governments around the world, have achieved a 99 percent reduction in the number of polio cases worldwide. Rotarians stand at the brink of a great victory and look forward to celebrating the global eradication of polio in 2005, the organization's centennial year. Contact Dexter Gonsalves for more information. Roofs for the Roofless In the villages surrounding the city of Chennai in India, Roofs for the Roofless is helping those in need acquire housing. But more than that, they have also developed innovative programs for small business, literacy, skills training and health care. Recently, 25 houses have been built for handicapped, sick, poor or elderly people. Recipients who could helped, taking pride knowing that they helped build part of their own home. Some of their health care work includes monthly clinics held in four villages and dental, eye-care, and Hepatitis B vaccination camps. Over 390 men, women and children were treated at the eye-care camp. Many have been able to go back to work or school as a result. For more information, contact Ari Dassanayake. Canadian Mental Health Association Every year, Rotary Scarborough Bluffs raises funds to help children that are mentally challenged. The Canadian Mental Health Association works to develop and launch programs that are specifically designed to improve the mental health of all Canadians. Rotary Scarborough Bluffs is committed to supporting Canadian children and to improving their mental health. See our links on our annual golf tournaments that are used to support this worthy cause. Contact Dexter Gonsalves for more information. |
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