7-in-1 (+1) Para sa Ibaan: A Community Project Serving the Ibaeños

Community projects are the cornerstone of positive change, often embodying the spirit of collective effort and goodwill. Rotary International, a global network of problem solvers, has identified seven areas of focus to guide its initiatives: peacebuilding and conflict prevention, disease prevention and treatment, water, sanitation, and hygiene, maternal and child health, basic education and literacy, economic and community development, and supporting the environment. The Rotary Club of Ibaan fully supports these initiatives, and as a major project in the Hope Creating Year, the 7-in-1 (+1) Para sa Ibaan project came to fruition.

The Club conducted bloodletting, cataract screening, eye check up, tooth extractions, mental health consultations, livelihood training on dishwashing liquid making, a talk on the law on Violence Against Women and Children, and a talk of the Six Laws of Environmental Protection.

We had 189 pre-registered beneficiaries and 56 walk-in patients who came for eye-check up and tooth extraction, and 28 who attended the livelihood training.

All the activities were free for the beneficiaries. We gave away business starter kits to those who attended the livelihood training, free eye frames for those who were prescribed with corrective lenses, free seedlings for those who attended the talk on environmental protection law , and free antibiotics and mefenamic acid for those who had tooth extraction.

The club also provided food and water to all volunteers and patients.

St. Jude Science and Technological School Interact Club: Champions of Waste Management’s 5 R’s

Today is a day of celebration for the Rotary Club of Ibaan, as we receive the Certificate of Formation for the St. Jude Science and Technological School Interact Club.

The St. Jude Science and Technological School Interact Club is dedicated to championing the 5 R’s of waste management. With a fervent commitment to reduce, reuse, recycle, repurpose, and refuse, this club emerges as a beacon of change, fostering a culture of responsible waste management within the school and its surrounding community.

The formation of the Interact Club marks a pivotal moment in the school’s journey towards environmental stewardship. Led by passionate students and supported by dedicated faculty members, the club aims to raise awareness, educate, and implement practical strategies to mitigate the environmental impact of waste.

At the core of the club’s mission lies the promotion of the 5 R’s:

Reduce: By advocating for the minimization of waste generation through conscious consumption and lifestyle choices.

Reuse: Encouraging the reuse of materials and products whenever possible, thereby extending their lifespan and reducing the demand for new resources.

Recycle: Establishing efficient recycling systems within the school and fostering a culture of recycling among students and staff, thereby diverting waste from landfills and promoting the circular economy.

Repurpose: Inspiring creativity and innovation by finding new purposes for items that would otherwise be discarded, transforming waste into valuable resources.

Refuse: Empowering individuals to refuse single-use plastics and other non-biodegradable materials, advocating for sustainable alternatives and promoting mindful consumption habits.

Through a variety of initiatives, including awareness campaigns, workshops, waste audits, and community outreach programs, the Interact Club aims to instill a sense of responsibility and environmental consciousness among its members and the broader school community.

By embracing the principles of the 5 R’s, the St. Jude Science and Technological School Interact Club aspires to not only reduce the environmental footprint of the school but also to cultivate a generation of informed and proactive global citizens committed to safeguarding our planet for future generations. With determination and collective action, they stand poised to make a meaningful difference in the realm of waste management and environmental sustainability.