International Service - Blue Bell Rotarian Bruce on ShelterBox mission

 

 

 

What is International Service? The primary objective of this committee is to grow and build global peace. We demonstrate our commitment to friendship and global wellbeing through volunteer service. We accomplish this through activities such as cultural and friendship exchanges, participation in global grants that provide life-changing programs, and hands-on and/or financial support of international projects. The most influential projects include Water Sanitation and Access project in Africa; the Kenya Dental Mission in June, 2025, caring for hundreds of children in orphanages;  as well as impactful initiatives like the Infant and Maternal Health Initiative, which our club started that has impacted thousands of mothers, babies, and healthcare professionals. In addition, our members have participated in 2-week Rotaplast facial reconstruction missions since 2012. The work this committee is dedicated to, makes the world feel more connected when we build friendships across cultures, languages, and borders. In the months ahead, we look forward to hosting an Argentinian Friendship Exchange, collaborating with Rotary clubs worldwide, and identifying new global projects aligned with our mission.

 

 

The Rotary Club of Blue Bell has done a number of International Service project over the years.  Here is a sample of our recent projects:

§  Polio Eradication

-      Blue Bell Rotary raised $50,000 over  6 yrs

§  Uganda Hospital Sanitary Water

§  Tanzania mosquito nets

§  Wheel Chairs in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Serbia

§  Rotoplast

§  Shelter Box

-      Blue Bell Rotary has raised $50,000 + assisting thousands of homeless families. Our member has gone on-site after disasters to help families set up tents

§  Youth and Adult Exchange programs

§  India water & sanitation projects