District 9685 – A Season of Impact Through Global Grants
As we approach the festive season, our district can take great pride in the meaningful impact we’ve created together. This year, District 9685 Rotarians have supported ten powerful Global Grants, transforming lives across India, Sri Lanka, and Uganda. Through wise investment of your club contributions, personal giving, and District Designated Funds, we have delivered sustainable, measurable change where it is needed most.
Global Grant Highlights
Health & Medical Care
- Dialysis Centre – E-Club of Greater Sydney | DDF US$10,000
- MICU Equipment – Beecroft & Richmond | DDF US$2,880
- Mobile Pulmonology Screening – E-Club of Greater Sydney | DDF 0
- OT Equipment for Eye Hospital – The Ponds | DDF US$2,700
- Vavuniya Eye Microscope – E-Club of Greater Sydney | DDF US$10,000
Water, Sanitation & Education
- Safe Water, Clean Toilets & Smart Learning (Sri Lanka) – Chatswood Roseville | DDF US$10,000
- Toilets for School in Maharashtra – Warringah | DDF US$3,000
- Happy Learning Schools – Multi-club support across Norwest Sunrise, Lane Cove, Gosford City, Gosford North, North Ryde, Castle Hill, Central Blue Mtns, Beecroft, Macquarie Park | DDF US$3,000
Sustainable Agriculture
- Solar Irrigation Pumps – North Ryde | DDF US$3,000
Paediatric Heart Care
- Heart2Heart Uganda – Brisbane Water | Club Cash
Together, these projects deliver life-saving medical care, clean water and safe sanitation, modern learning environments, sustainable income pathways for farmers, restored eyesight and improved dignity for vulnerable communities, and heart procedures for children who otherwise may not survive. This is Rotary at its best—your generosity transformed into hope, health, and opportunity.
Polio Update
Only two countries remain endemic. Despite enormous global challenges, Rotary-led vaccination and surveillance continue to protect millions of children. Every US$1 donated to PolioPlus is matched 2:1 by the Gates Foundation.
As we celebrate this season of joy, I invite you to include The Rotary Foundation in your Christmas giving. A contribution to the Annual Fund or PolioPlus Fund ensures our district can continue delivering life-changing, high-impact projects in the year ahead.
Your gift today becomes someone’s hope tomorrow.
Thank you to every Rotarian, every club, and every supporter across District 9685. May this Christmas bring peace, gratitude, and pride in the lives you have changed.
Merry Christmas and a bright, hopeful 2026 to you and your families.