District Grants

Nepal – Empowering Women through Goat Farming

In 2023-24 MASH completed a District Grant costing our club AUD 3,576 which Rotary District 9810 matched.

This project provided some women in Nepal with a male goat and 40 female goats and thus the opportunity, through breeding, to improve their income and gain a measure of independence.

Goat meat is in high demand in the Nepali market and Nepal often imports many bucks from India for meat. There is no shortage of market for goat or buck meat in Nepal and villagers can easily sell their offspring for meat or farming.

With an incubation period of 150 days, one goat can give between 2 to 4 kids – thus it is possible to have more in a year.

Pakistan – Drug Abuse Prevention in Youth

 In 2024-25 MASH is undertaking a District Grant costing our club AUD 4,399 which Rotary District 9815 is subsidising to the extent of AUD 3,251.

Drug abuse among youth in Pakistan is a growing concern that has serious consequences on individuals, families and communities. It is important to implement effective prevention strategies to address this issue and protect the well-being of young people.

A rapid increase in drug addiction among students of academic institutions has emerged as a serious social problem confronting the contemporary Pakistani society.

A recent report highlighted the increasing trend of drug abuse among youth and the need for comprehensive prevention and treatment programs.

Rotary Club Ruryila, Gujranwala, Pakistan, aims to develop a comprehensive drug abuse prevention program specifically targeting youth in the community and specially in educational institutions of Gujranwala District.

Objectives:

1. Raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and its impact on youth.
2. Provide education and information on the risks associated with drug use.
3. Equip youth with the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions and resist peer pressure.
4. Establish partnerships with schools, community organizations, and parents to support drug abuse prevention efforts.
5. Evaluate the effectiveness of the prevention program through monitoring and evaluation.

Activities:

1. Conducting workshops and seminars on drug abuse prevention for youth in educational campuses and community centres.
2. Distributing educational materials and resources on the dangers of drug abuse.
3. Organising peer-led support groups and mentoring programs for at-risk youth.
4. Collaborating with local law enforcement agencies to provide drug prevention training and resources.
5. Hosting community events and campaigns to raise awareness about drug abuse prevention.