Rotarians in District 9200 seek aid for Ugandan flood victims

Rotary International News - 31 October 2007

A truck carries soldiers and villagers across a flooded section of Moroto-Kotido road in the Karamoja region of Uganda.

Rotarians in District 9200 (East Africa) are asking Rotarians worldwide to help them secure mosquito nets, blankets, and household kits for thousands of people in Uganda left homeless after weeks of summer rain caused the worst flooding in decades. Please contact the Rotarians listed below for information on how to donate.

Though the waters have receded, tens of thousands of victims, mostly in the north, remain unreachable due to downed bridges and impassable roads, causing logistical problems for humanitarian workers. The UN’s World Food Programme recently began its first-ever airdrop operation in Uganda, delivering cereal, seeds, beans, and sugar.

The floods contaminated water sources in many regions, leading to an increase in waterborne diseases, including malaria. Rotting crops have resulted in 90 percent of farmers losing their first-season harvests. Water damage to schools is preventing an estimated 100,000 children from attending class.

The Rotary Club of Muyenga has already helped the Uganda Red Cross Society deploy 100 Shelterboxes and 50 water purification kits to flood victims.

District leaders are also asking Rotarians to clean out their closets for clothing, collect unused household utensils, and donate them to the Uganda Red Cross Society.

To find out how to help send, mosquito nets, blankets to flood victims, please contact:
District Governor Christopher M.D. Mutalya at mutalya@ucc.co.ug.
Assistant Governor Danial S. Iga at daniel.iga@dfa.ie

Or visit:
AquaBox
ReliefWeb- Uganda floods

9 Comments:

At 12:06PM on 2 November 2007, Donnan Byabazaire wrote: Fellow rotarians and any non Rotarians that may access this website, We would highly appreciate any timely help for these displaced people to help them find the strength to start a new life by donating whatever requirement you may have. Thank you, Rtn Donnan Byabazaire R.C Kampala South

At 10:40AM on 6 November 2007, Gloria Moolenaar wrote: Unfortunately so little is known world wide as to the deep need and struggles of the people in Uganda following the devastation from the floods.

At 12:34PM on 7 November 2007, Ben wrote: At this toime of greatest need a family kit comprising of water purification tablets (chlorine) for 2 months, 2 bars of soap, 1 water container (jerrycan), 2 mosquito nets and 2 blankets per house hold would offer great relief. Rotary Club of Kampala West D9200

At 4:54PM on 7 November 2007, Elizabeth Roth wrote: I agree with the posting of G. Moolenaar, "so little is known world wide of the struggles of people..." This article has inspired me to encourage my club to become mor active on the international level. Thank you for keeping us informed!

At 3:03PM on 7 November 2007, Mary Tennant wrote: I visited the Moruntaguny Displaced People's Camps in May '07, to see the waterwells that our club (with a MG from TRF) had done. At that time the people had only begun to return to home/farming, following years of war. It is heartbreaking to think of those people again suffering from a disaster and having their crops ruined. They are in a desperate situation. Rotary Club of Brunswick Maine (U.S.A.) D7780

At 11:03AM on 8 November 2007, Mary Tennant wrote: I would like to make a small correction in my post - my club is Rotary Club of Brunswick Coastal - there is another club with the name now listed. Thank you.

At 10:11AM on 9 November 2007, Phoebe kalega wrote: I was up noth to the flooded districts a week ago. The situation is unbelievable. Rotarians (and all people with a good heart) Let's stand up to be counted. Make your contribution now. Phoebe Kalega RC Kampala Central

At 3:20PM on 14 November 2007, Nsereko Henry wrote: Devasted and infection prone,donate whatever isin your means to flood victims in Uganda

At 3:28PM on 15 November 2007, Hugo Pike wrote: On 24 October 50 Water-Survival Boxes were sent by air to Entebbe for the RC of Muyenga, Kampala and for distribution by the Uganda Red Cross Society. Our aim is to give rapid help following disaster and all monies received are used to pay for our boxes, their contents and air freight so that they reach survivors within days of the request for help. WSBs include a water purification kit and range of essential survival items. See our website www.worldwaterworks.org for further details Hugo Pike - Rotary Club of Chelwood Bridge, D1200, England

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