Rotary raises $2000 for Indonesian children
More than 200 people attended a charity event hosted by the Rotary Club of Woy Woy on October 8 that raised $2000 for Indonesian children.
The local Rotary club's charity night was a joint initiative with Ettalong Cinema Paradiso and featured food, wine and a screening of the new film Mao's Last Dancer.
Club publicity officer Ms Vicki de Carle said the proceeds from the night would go towards helping children on the Indonesian island of Nusa Peninda off the east coast of Bali.
"In the courtyard decorated with candles and fountains, we snacked on pizza, enjoyed a glass of wine and some wonderful fellowship," Ms de Carle said.
"The Rotary Club of Woy Woy supports the education of children in the village of Batumadeg on the island of Nusa Penida.
"The club has been paying the education costs for over 50 children since last December. "Nusa Penida is not a tourist island and therefore misses out on support from visitors.
"A member of Woy Woy Rotary Club has visited the island and the schools and coordinates this program with the local villagers and schools.
"The children have been delighted in receiving pencil cases, pens and pencils, books and equipment sent from Woy Woy.
"Money raised from the opening night of Mao's Last Dancer will pay for uniforms, school fees and books for 50 children for up to six months."
Press release, 15 Oct 2009
Vicki de Carle, Rotary Club of Woy Woy