The Rotary Club of Alliston will once again lead a trip to The Rotary Club of Rivne departing Toronto, on Sunday, September 6, 2020 and returning on Sunday, September 13. The maximum number of participants is eight (8). The purpose of the trip is to evaluate two Rotary global grants (one of which is complete) and to make plans for the next global grant. Individuals will have the opportunity to see Rotary Foundation grants at work, participate in discussions about the next major project in this part of Ukraine, better understand the political and developmental issues in the country (the poorest of the European countries), and to hear about the overall issues with Russia. You can also expect to visit a newly-chartered Rotary Club in Lutsk.....
Rivne is in the western part of Ukraine with no safety issues. The Ukrainians are most friendly and excellent hosts. This is a trip guaranteed to inspire your next Rotary experience.
Before you arrive in Ukraine, the Rivne Club will have completed a new community assessment survey the responses to which will form the basis of making decisions for the next Foundation global grant. You will be amazed by the details that the Rivne Rotarians have considered to prepare for this new project. We expect to use both Rotary Foundation and Government of Canada grant money. See the attached 2019 trip report for more details.
Trip Cost
Our cost for your trip is $3,300 CDN which includes base economy airfare, transportation within Ukraine, hotels and food. You will receive an income tax receipt for the $3,300. Our hotels are Ramada Airport Hotel in Lviv and Mir Hotel in Rivne. We fly on Lot Airlines via Warsaw. You could also extend your trip using Warsaw as a hub to fly to other parts of Europe which can be quite inexpensive using carriers like Ryanair.
If you are thinking of coming, please feel free to talk to Roger Hayward (941-755-6487), Bill Wray (905-936-2330) or Dave Green (705-250-0644).
The photo below is of the toilet paper-cutting machine installation that was funded by a global grant. The grant was designed, in part, to provide visually-impaired adults with access to worthwhile and productive jobs.
