Humanitarians around the World Part V Lisbon 2013 (Aired on AM on Oct. 25 & on FM on Oct. 27, 2013)

2013 Rotary International Convention - Lisbon

2013 Rotary International Convention – Lisbon

 

More brief updates about the work of many humanitarian organizations around the world and their efforts addressing population and development, child slavery, literacy, Alliance of Smiles (medical missions that save lives through cleft lip and palate surgery), and Wheelchairs for Africa (a Rotary and Lions partnership).

 

 

 

Learn More:
Rotary International
Rotary Action Group for Populations & Development
Rotary Action Group to End Child Slavery
Rotary and Literacy
Alliance of Smiles
Wheelchairs for Africa

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October 25, 2013 · Posted in Environment, Health, Humanitarian Service, Literacy  

Abraham’s Table (Aired on AM on Oct. 18 & on FM on Oct. 20, 2013)

Seated: Vonnie Hubbard, Tom Woodhull. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Seated: Vonnie Hubbard, Tom Woodhull. Standing: co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

Under the leadership of Vonnie Hubbard, President of Abraham’s Table, an “army” of volunteers provided 23,000 nutritious lunches and 8,000 breakfasts for the children of Newburgh, NY, during the summer of 2013 after school closedt This totals about 1,000 lunches a day distributed throughout the city at public sites such as recreational facilities and pools. Volunteers come from service organizations and faith based community congregations. Tom Woodhull, a Newburgh School District Board member and the organization’s treasurer, became a volunteer after hearing Ms. Hubbard speak at his New Windsor-Cornwall Rotary club three years ago. Since then, the nonprofit organization has grown from 11,000 lunches at only 7 sites to today’s totals.

Learn More:
Summer Food Programs
Abraham’s Table in Newburgh
Contact: 845 475-1748 or P.O. Box 1631, Newburgh, NY 12550

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October 18, 2013 · Posted in Children, Health, Nutrition, Service Organizations  

NEADS: Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans (Aired on AM on Oct. 11 & on FM Oct. 13, 2013)

Seated: John Moon with Rainbow, a service dog. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O'Connell

Seated: John Moon with Rainbow, a service dog. Standing: Co-hosts Jonah Triebwasser, Sarah O’Connell

John Moon, NEADS’ Director of Programs and Communications , describes the organization’s efforts to improve the lives of the hearing impaired and the disabled with service dogs. Started in 1974, NEADS provides specialized training depending on a recipient’s circumstances, such as for hurricane alerts in some parts of the U.S. Service dogs are trained to assist wounded veterans, those with spinal cord injuries, autistic children, and more. Pups begin training at 8 weeks and are selected for temperament as well as intelligence. Inmates from several correctional facilities in the northeast volunteer to train NEADS service dogs, and over the years NEADS’ specialists have matched dogs and owners with 99% success. Vests labeled “service assist dog” are placed on service dogs, giving them the legal right to enter public buildings and vehicles where other dogs (such as therapy dogs or comfort dogs) are not permitted.

Learn More:
NEADS: Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans
Assistance Dogs International

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October 11, 2013 · Posted in Animals, Service Organizations  

Humanitarians around the World Part IV Lisbon 2013 (Aired on AM on Oct. 4 & on FM on Oct. 6, 2013)

2013 Rotary International Convention - Lisbon

2013 Rotary International Convention – Lisbon

 

More brief updates about the work of many humanitarian organizations around the world, including their efforts related to International Youth Exchange for developing global friendships, Incubators for Africa, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), ShelterBox, the Hiroshima Peace Project, and Human Rights.

 

 

 

Learn More:
Rotary International
Rotary Youth Exchanges
Rotarian Action Group for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness
Rotary Peace Cities
Seven Paths to Peace

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October 4, 2013 · Posted in Health, International Programs, Peace, Rotary International, Youth