The mission of the Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education and the alleviation of poverty. Some of the goals fulfilled by Rotarians around the world during February, Vocational Month, include:
In the area of health improvement, to enhance healthcare and service delivery in Idi Araba and its communities, Rotary District 9110 (Nigeris) in partnership with TRF has unveiled a Medical Health Cabin worth 11,296,875 Naira (USD 32,000) to serve the people of the area as a mini primary center. Eight locations in Ogun and Lagos states will benefit from this project co-sponsored by District 2430 in Turkey; District 6910 in Georgia, USA District 4420 Brazil and the local Rotary Club of Gbagda, Nigeria. Speaking at the event a few days ago, the PDG, District 9110, Dr. Deinde Shoga explained that Idi Araba was among five underserved communities that suffer from poor healthcare. He expressed his district's gratitude to TRF for providing the matching funds. There are plans to site similar health facilities in no less than five locations in Lagos state.
