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New roof for Ugandan refugee centre
The University of Adelaide Rotaract Club, through its sister club Nakivale Rotaract Club, has funded the
re-roofing of the sewing centre at the Nakivale refugee settlement in Uganda.

The Centre was established in 2018 to empower women in the community. Unfortunately at the end of
2019, strong winds that led to the collapse of many houses in the refugee camp, also destroyed the sewing
centre roof.

Wajan Abumustafa
President (2021)

Cambodia poultry farmers supported by Gawler Light
The Outgrower project of the Rotary Club of Gawler Light aims to raise income levels in rural communities
through sustainable poultry microenterprises. Through expert-led training in poultry management,
mentoring in running a business, and social investment to set up the shed and equipment, the Outgrower
farmers are given all the tools they need to start their own small business and be in control of their income
potential.

The project has so far established 6 Outgrower farms in 2 rural communities in Siem Reap province.

Funding is now committed from the club for 2 more. Farmers are achieving 86% survival rates to point-of-
sale, earning an average profit from sale of chickens of AUD300 per cycle. Our data shows the potential for
Outgrower farmers to increase their annual household income by around 60%, as a result of being on the
project. In real life terms, this is the difference between children continuing at school or not.
With encouragement from the Cambodian government, the next step is to expand the project into more
households to scale our impact and make a meaningful difference to income at a community level. In order
to do this, funding is now needed for 12 more sheds by July 2021. Just AUD3000 gives a farmer everything
they need to start their business and change their future.

If other clubs are interested please call Duncan at 0419 472 802. Tax deductible gifts are available.
Duncan Power
RC Gawler Light

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