Papua New Guinea Earthquake

Rotarians will know that on 26 February 2018 an Earthquake of 7.5 magnitude occurred about 3.00am in an area of the Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea.

Due to the isolated location access has been very difficult. 

The PNG Army has been working with assistance from RAAF Chinook helicopters and C130 Hercules aircraft. 

However due to landslides and damage to roads and bridges very little other support is getting through

The area is still suffering aftershocks, with villagers not prepared to go back to their homes.

The current death toll has risen to 125 with over 35,000 displaced.

District has established a fund through Rotary Australia World Community Service (RAWCS) to aid the recovery.

Past District Governor Charles Guesdon is the Project Manager ably assisted by Assistant Governor and PNG Liaison Mary Grant. 

Donations to this fund are tax deductable through RAWCS.

District will make available $10,000.00 from the District Disaster Fund and clubs and members may make contributions through the following link:

        https://donations.rawcs.com.au/Default.aspx?ProjectNo=75&YearRegistered=2017-18.

The Project name is:

        Papua New Guinea Southern Highlands Earthquake recovery. RAWCS ref 75-2017-18.

Further details will be circulated as they come to hand.

PNG is an important part of our District and need our support following this disastrous event.

Please consider and give generously.

Together in Rotary Service,

John Lane

Governor 2017-18