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Supporting Divine Mercy School in Kanungu Uganda
 
 
The Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow (D9675) Australia has committed to supporting a school, Divine Mercy School in Kanungu in southwestern Uganda, that provides education opportunities to very needy children especially orphans and children from very impoverished households.
 
A little bit about Kanungu:
 
 
Economic activities in Kanungu, mainly subsistence farming:
 
 
 
About Divine Mercy School Kanungu:
 
 
 
Income and expenditure at Divine Mercy School:
 
 
CAN YOU HELP?
 
With your help we can complete many of their planned activities including (in no particular order):
 
Child sponsorship annually  US$175 per child
 
A two classroom block US$12,000
 
Rain water harvesting US$4,600
 
Construction of a kitchen, food store and energy saving stoves US$9,000
 
Completion of an 8 classroom block US$12,000
 
Accommodation for students US$20,000
 
 
A project of the Rotary Clubs of Fairy Meadow (D9675) & Kabale Central (D9214)
 
 
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Imagination Library Illawarra
The Dollywood Foundation was created in 1988 by Dolly Parton to inspire the children in her home county to achieve educational success.
 
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is dedicated to inspiring a love of reading by gifting books free of charge to children from birth to age five, through funding shared by Dolly Parton and local community partners in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and Republic of Ireland.
 
 
 
Since 2014 the Rotary Clubs of the Illawarra, under the banner "Imagination Library Illawarra", have been distributing books to the children of the Illawarra. As of November 2025 on average 180 books are posted out each month by United Way Australia on behalf of Imagination Library Illawarra. Many of these books will be read by/to other family members.
 
The project relies completely on public donations, Rotary Club donations, fundraising events and grants from local organisations such as the IMB Bank.
 
Some feedback from book recipients (November 2025):
 
• “The arrival of the new book is a highlight for our daughter each time, helping her to appreciate books as something precious. Reading through it together has become an enjoyable routine for her — as well as for us.”
 
• “The Imagination Library books have been very beneficial for my child’s reading development. Moyan looks forward to story time and is becoming more confident with new words. We particularly appreciate the stories about Australian Indigenous culture and Dreamtime, as they have helped my child develop an understanding and appreciation of different cultures. He really enjoys receiving a new story every month and loves sharing it with the family.”
 
• “It’s a wonderful way of learning a new language. My child grasps new vocabulary from these books, and they also help develop creativity and imagination. I’m very pleased to receive these books — thank you!”
 
• “The books encouraged Sahira to read more and improved her vocabulary. She enjoyed the stories, learned new words, and we are really thankful to the Imagination Library for these wonderful books.”
 
• “My child gets so excited to receive a new book each month. These books have really encouraged my child to enjoy reading.”
 
• “First, I would like to say thank you so much for the wonderful free books we receive every month from the Imagination Library! We truly appreciate your generosity — your program helps inspire a love of reading, especially in my child. When she was between one and three years old, her speech was very limited, and I was worried about her development. Every night she loved bedtime stories, and now, at four years old, she can speak hundreds of words and can even read sentences. She’s now ready for kindergarten next year! I’m so thankful to the Hub for encouraging us to join community programs. The Imagination Library is such a special gift that fosters a love of reading and brings excitement each time a new story arrives.”
 
• “Neel takes the initiative to bring books to me and asks me to read to him. He enjoys the stories and asks so many questions. Thank you!”
 
 
 
DV Safe Phones - an ongoing project
 
 
A community approach to tackling Domestic Violence
 
In conjunction with DV Safe Phone the Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow is collecting old, working, mobile phones to be refurbished and sent out to agencies supporting those impacted by Domestic Violence.
 
Our initial collection point is the Bendigo Bank, 37-39 Princes Hwy, Fairy Meadow and we would love to receive your old working mobile ‘phone, charger, and cables.
 
Please ensure that you follow the instructions to wipe any personal data from the mobile before donating it. 
 
For instructions on how to wipe any smart phone (Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or other Android)  go to this link and scroll down to the heading ”Prepare your phone/s for sending” and follow the relevant instructions.
 
If your group, outlet or organisation would like to be a collector of mobile 'phones on behalf of RC of Fairy Meadow/DV Safe Phone please contact the secretary.
 
Watch this space as more collection points become available in the near future.
 
 
 
RI Club Excellence Award for 2024-25
 
The Rotary Club of Fairy Meadow has earned the RI Club Excellence Award for 2024-25.
 
In her e-mail announcing the recipients IPP Stephanie A. Urchick stated "Congratulations! Your club has earned the Club Excellence Award, the most significant award a Rotary club can achieve, for 2024-25.

This past year, your club demonstrated a commitment to achieve its goals, which ultimately helps strengthen Rotary and shape our future". 
 
This recognition from Rotary International celebrates our commitment to achieving our goals, strengthening Rotary, and making a real difference in our community.
 
Congratulations to all our dedicated members, friends and supporters!
 
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Fairy Meadow

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We meet In Person
Mondays at 5:45 pm
Corrimal RSL
168 Princes Hwy
Corrimal, NSW 2518
Australia
Phone:
0401 465 898
Email:
secretary@fairymeadowrotary.org.au
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at 5:45pm for 6:00pm. The meeting is followed by a meal for those who wish to stay on.
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