A great example of how innovation, planning and human endeavor together with appropriate fundraising can really make a difference

1. “ Water from E den”
Doing Good in Mali....

2. It all started with a crazy idea

3. Contact was made with Rotarians in Bamako, Mali

4. Wheelchairs were shipped out,
not once but twice

5. Mali Aid became the second crazy idea

6. From Appleby .......

7. Through the Sahara Desert ....

8. To Mali ......

9. The Eden Clinic, part of the legacy

10. Dinfara

11. But water is the key to survival

12. In Dinfara this was the source of water for the village

13. How much better if this was the reality

14. So the Dinfara Water Project gets underway

15. Yes, this will really hold a water tank

16. Food production is also a challenge

17. The header tank takes shape

18. As do the taps throughout the village

19. Villagers continue to use the local well

20. The water tank, complete with solar panels

21. “Water from Eden”, as expressed by Sunny Akuopha

22. Fresh, potable water throughout the village

23. People from other areas come to see the “Water from Eden”

24. The Clinic finally has fresh water readily available

25. Funding was through Club, District and Foundation
Grants
TRF
Match Total
D1190 Clubs $ 8,400 $ 4,200 $ 12,600
D1190 District $ 12,500 $ 12,500 $ 25,000
RC Bamako $ 6,000 $ 3,000 $ 9,000
Amitie Total $ 46,600
about £28,360

26. Sunny sends his sincere greetings to you all

27. Water from E den
Doing Good in Mali....