1. Tonga Appeal 
RAWCS has set up an appeal fund for donations to support the people of Tonga affected by the volcanic eruption and ensuing tsanami.
District 9685 is liaising with the Consul of Tonga and has approved $10,000 for supply of equipment to be agreed with the Tongan Government. The balance will be placed into the RAWCS Project account
We urge Clubs to also contribute to the RAWCS project. Should any of you wish to make a personal TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation, the following should help.
RAWCS Information page :-
Tonga Volcano Eruption and Tsunami Disaster - Rotary Australia Relief Fund (RARF)
https://directory.rawcs.com.
Summary: To provide funds for humanitarian programs to assist the people in Tonga recover from the volcano and tsunami disaster.
Challenge: The effects of the Volcano and Tsunami on January 15th will be far-reaching, impacting the Tonga Community for months, possibly years to come. Communication remains problematic with international and inter-island call still no possible due to the damage to the undersea cable.
Solution: Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) will be working with Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS) and Rotary Club of Nuku’alofa (Tonga) in providing aid and assistance to the affected communities’ and restoring their livelihoods. RAWCS has registered a Rotary Australia Relief Fund project to seek financial assistance from Rotary Clubs, the public and private sector. Donations to the RAWCS Relief Fund are tax deductible.
Long term impact: The aim is to get Tonga back to normality as soon as possible so that they can look after their own communities again.
Summary: To provide funds for humanitarian programs to assist the people in Tonga recover from the volcano and tsunami disaster.
Challenge: The effects of the Volcano and Tsunami on January 15th will be far-reaching, impacting the Tonga Community for months, possibly years to come. Communication remains problematic with international and inter-island call still no possible due to the damage to the undersea cable.
Solution: Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) will be working with Rotary New Zealand World Community Service (RNZWCS) and Rotary Club of Nuku’alofa (Tonga) in providing aid and assistance to the affected communities’ and restoring their livelihoods. RAWCS has registered a Rotary Australia Relief Fund project to seek financial assistance from Rotary Clubs, the public and private sector. Donations to the RAWCS Relief Fund are tax deductible.
Long term impact: The aim is to get Tonga back to normality as soon as possible so that they can look after their own communities again.
Sponsored by: RAWCS National