Grocery kits for differently-abled persons at Kattur village

Our Club distributed grocery kits and food to 100 differently-abled persons from Kattur and the surrounding villages (Vembedu to Kovalam). Village Development Officer and other government officers participated and facilitated the distribution to...

After our quick response to filling the gaps in aid and relief measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, we now plan to move on and help rehabilitate those who lost their livelihoods.

Some of the most affected are street vendors and micro industries, who will find it very difficult to regain lost ground without help. Rotary Club of Madras South will look to find, choose and support deserving beneficiaries adding one more way we help our community.

Water is a precious resource due to increases in demand from our ever growing population. Rainwater harvesting can provide around 50 per cent of a family's water needs. This not only saves water, but saves money and reduces our impact on the environment.

Rotary Club of Madras South is planning to carry out rainwater harvesting at critical public locations to preserve water and create awareness in the community about the importance of rainwater harvesting.

Congenital heart disease is one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity in the pediatric population of both developing and developed countries.

Recent data suggest that nearly 12,000 children with heart defects are waiting for surgery in surgery in Tamil Nadu (DHS data 2016) for want of financial support. If a child is given treatment at the right time, he/she can lead a normal life and contribute to the society positively. Our Club intends to offer 200 surgeries to children with congenital heart disease during the Rotary year 2018-2019.