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24Mar 2021 by admin No Comments

Rotary Club of Hendon Zoom fundraising event in support of Mary Franca Orphanage in Imo State, Nigeria.

On Sunday 21st March 2021, Rotary Club of Hendon hosted a Zoom fundraising event in support of Mary Franca Orphanage in Imo State, Nigeria. Special attraction was Steve Price, one of the UK's well established magicians. He gave thrilling performances on the night. Our President, Charlyn Duru, organised a very successful event supported by other members of the club and, hosted by our very own Michelle Adeyinka. Special guests included the current District Governor of District 1130, Francis Uwaechi and the president and members of Rotary Club of Owerri District 9142. The fundraiser was eventful an enjoyable with attendees from all over the world. We raised in excess of £6,000!!!!! We take this opportunity to thank all those who attended this exciting event and pledged support for the Orphanage. Others…

21Feb 2021 by admin No Comments

Rotary Club of Hendon celebrates organization’s 116th birthday

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On this day in 1905, Rotary International was formed, and Rotary in Hendon are demonstrating the values on which the organisation was founded, 116 years on. 23rd February each year marks ‘Rotary Day’, which in 2021 is 116 years since the formation of Rotary International by Chicago-based lawyer, Paul Harris. With 1.2 million members in over 35,000 clubs in over 200 countries, Rotary is not only one of the oldest, but also one of the world’s largest and most successful membership and humanitarian service organisations. Rotary, which started out as a professional networking organisation, quickly turned their vision to humanitarian service, with members and clubs having a long track record of addressing challenges in their communities and around the world. That vision endures today, with the organisation committed to tackling…

16Sep 2020 by admin No Comments

Rotary Club of Hendon and Rotary Club of Owerri Collaborate to Refurbish a School in Oru East LGA

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26Aug 2020 by admin No Comments

It is official: WHO has declared the Africa region polio free

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Today, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Africa region, has officially certified free from wild poliovirus, signifying a major milestone in the battle to eradicate the disease worldwide. This certification has come four years after Nigeria, the last polio-endemic country in Africa, recorded its final case of wild polio and is an incredible public health achievement for Rotary members, the African region, and Rotary’s partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). This progress is the result of a decades-long effort across the 47 countries which make up the WHO’s African region and now means that five of the six WHO regions, which represent 90% of the world’s population, will be free of polio. Efforts to get to this momentous stage have involved millions of health workers traveling by foot, boat,…

18Jun 2020 by admin No Comments

Diabetic Rotarians need to take extra caution during COVID-19

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Checking sugar. Pregnant woman in a yellow dress sitting in the kitchen and controlling her blood sugar by herself. The COVID-19 pandemic have devastated lives around the world, affecting many families and hundreds of thousands who have lost their lives. Pandemic information from around the world has shown that diabetes and prediabetes, among others, are the leading pre-existing, underlying conditions that have experienced severe to mortality reactions from the COVID-19 virus. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition which causes high blood sugar levels. In general, infectious diseases such as COVID-19 are more series for people with diabetes. Pandemic information from around the world has shown that diabetes and prediabetes, among others, are the leading pre-existing, underlying conditions that have experienced severe to mortality reactions from the COVID-19 virus.” When diabetics…

16May 2020 by admin No Comments

Join The #RotaryResponds Live series on Facebook

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Join a new weekly Facebook Live series to create connections and take part in engaging conversations. The #RotaryResponds Live series features Rotary leaders and members, and leaders from partner organizations sharing how they're taking action in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. :: Wednesday May 20 ::Rotary Connects the World: Rotary International President Mark Maloney in conversation with Rotary CEO John Hewko. :: Wednesday May 27 ::Rotary International CEO John Hewko in conversation with ShelterBox CEO Sanj Srikanthan. RSVP now and don't miss an episode!

30Apr 2020 by admin No Comments

Dongles for Young People in Barnet

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This donation is made on behalf of Rotary Club of Hendon. Rotary is an organization of business and professional person united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations and help build goodwill and peace in the world. This donation is part of our effort to support disadvantaged young people in our local community affected by the corona virus pandemic by supporting with them to continue their studies through online learning.

22Oct 2019 by admin No Comments

District 1130 Conference with our President Ngozi Dike and Michelle Ronke

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15Sep 2019 by admin No Comments

Rotary Club of Hendon Fundraising Event 2019.

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15Sep 2019 by admin No Comments

Another successful annual fundraising event for good causes by the Rotary Club of Hendon

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Saturday 14th September was another successful annual fundraising event for good causes by the Rotary Club of Hendon led by our able president Ngozi DikeSpecial guests included Mayor of Enfield Cllr Kate Anolue, our DG Tony Sharma, AG Ben Abiodun, President Oru Community Association, guests from other Rotary Clubs and others. The highlights of the evening included a rendition of band aid song"we are the world" by the president's grandchildren, they also sold chocolates raising £41. DJ Ify was at hand to get us on our feet and on the dance floor. Community service award was presented to Chief Sir Ben Agwunobi, Chantelle Duru for supporting Rotary events and kids for their entertainment and fundraising effort.