Rotary Club of Fort Collins

World Community Service Committee Projects

(updated after May 2007 WCS Committee Mtg.)

Avoidable Blindness -- 3 cities of Central Java, Indonesio (MF #22367) Category: Health

A project to attack the causes of avoidable blindness in three cities of Central Java by training medical personnel to diagnose and prevent eye diseases, providing nutrition including vitamin A for children, and providing eye glasses for those that need them.
Club Contact: Joe Looper
Approved by WCS Date
Partner Clubs RC of Purwokerto Sudirman and RC of Purwokerto Hapsari
and RC of Cilacap and RC of Pubalangga and RC of Cirbon Grage
RC of Fort Collins: $ 4,480 (paid to RI March 2003)
RF Matching Grant: $ 6,140
5440 SHARE: $ 2,500
Partner District $ 800
3400 SHARE $ 1,000
TOTAL $14,920
Notes:March Report: Joe reported that the progress report was submitted December 2005; the final report is due two month after the completion of the project.

May Report: Waiting for the final report from the local club.