In Kilimanjaro's Shadow

Chico Rotary Club led a multi-club series of projects in northern Tanzania, near Mt. Kilimanjaro, between 2008-2019.  With support from 19 other Rotary Clubs and Rotary International, $566,000 was raised from clubs and five Global Grants to support projects including clean water, computers in schools, improved health clinics, public restrooms, agricultural improvements, solar, and three safe foot bridges.  

   Most of these projects are described at our project website: www.RotaryForNorthernTanzania.org.  In addition to two shorter videos (linked at the project home page), a 23-minute documentary film, In Kilimanjaro’s Shadow, was created by a film-maker from Los Angeles who accompanied us on one of our trips.  This film can be viewed at Vimeo.com, search for: In Kilimanjaro’s shadow.  

     Twice, Rotarians from our Club and from other District 5160 clubs joined me to visit our projects and meet our Tanzanian Rotary colleagues.  Currently, Joel Zimbelman is leading a follow-up project in the same Tanazanian community, thanks to funding from our Club and a District Grant.  

      It occurs to me that many if not most of our club members are not aware of these projects, but might be interested.   Perhaps it would inspire Paul Harris giving and generate interest in other international projects.