As we welcome March, Rotary's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Month, let us reflect on the vital role clean water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene play in building healthy, thriving communities. Access to these essentials positively transforms lives, supports health, promotes longevity, improves access to education, and fosters dignity for all. Many of us take these for granted but in parts of the world including our own district, clean potable water is not readily available in some countries and the downstream results of this are increased risk of diarrhoeal illnesses, failure to thrive, learning loss, vulnerability to criminal activity, premature death, economic stagnation and a vicious cycle of poverty. |
When asked to say what comes to mind when peace is thought of, there are as many words forthcoming as there are people. For me peace means harmony and calm, yet for others peace could be the smell of a freshly brewed morning coffee or the feeling one gets when held by a caring friend. Whatever Peace may mean to you and me, it is clear that peace is not merely the absence of conflict, but it is a mindset that understands we have a shared humanity, and this understanding engenders compassion and empathy for others and causes us to act accordingly. |
