MEDIA RELEASE: 14 FEBRUARY, 2023
Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) has commenced fundraising activities to support the impacted communities resulting from the Turkey and Syria Earthquake and the New Zealand Floods.
The fundraising campaign was launched last week to support the communities in need as these disasters continue to cause significant loss.
RAWCS will work with local and international Rotary networks to facilitate the distribution of funds raised.
“The money raised from the Appeals will go directly and quickly to support those impacted, providing essential items and financial support to supplement the funds that are being provided by World Governments,” Rotary Australia World Community Service CEO Andrew Woodward said.
Rotary Australia World Community Service has previously raised money for Ukraine, and sees this as just another call to action where the network of “Rotarians” can step in to assist.
Mr Woodward said that he expects the appeals to not only raise much needed funds, but also specific goods, including medical equipment and supplies that can be repurposed in the affected areas.
Rotary Australia World Community Service is a not-for-profit charity that aims to be the leading Australian charitable organization for people’s wellbeing, supporting Rotarians and Rotary Clubs undertaking humanitarian projects in Australia and overseas.
Tax Deductible Donations to the appeals can be made on the Rotary Australia World Community Service website at rawcs.org.au or directly to the appeals using the links below:
Turkey and Syria Appeal: https://donations.rawcs.com.au/59-2022-23
New Zealand Flood Appeal https://donations.rawcs.com.au/60-2022-23
