This week we get an update from JEM friends. As you know, we've supported this organization for the last several years as we show our appreciation of their mission, to serve youth in the valley who are aging out of foster care. Alexi will be our guest to bring us up to date.

 

 

 

The community of Mpintsin in the Western Region of Ghana is water starved. People rely on unsafe water sources from a stream and ground water for drinking and domestic use. Today, the women and children in this community spend much of their time in search of water for drinking and domestic uses. This affects the health, education, and economic prospects of women and children as valuable time that could be channeled into economic productivity and education is spent seeking water. Children do not have access to clean water at school, and they often abandon school in search of water from far and near to assist their parents. When funded, this water project will have lasting impact on this community by facilitating universal and equitable access to safe, sustainable water by connecting them to a water treatment facility.

 

RYLA stands for Rotary Youth Leadership Awards. It’s all about Rotarians working with youth in leadership development. Each year we hold a transformative summer camp for incoming High School juniors to outgoing seniors. Students are mentored and taught by talented young people from communities throughout southern Idaho and eastern Oregon. RYLA provides a memorable opportunity to learn, grow, have fun, and make new friends. Learn more and sign up at https://ryla5400.weebly.com/.

May 16th- Epic Day of Service

June 15th - Golf tournament