SAY NO TO DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Rotary District 9920 – New Zealand Project Brief
Rotary District 9920 is activating in New Zealand an initiative that has been successfully undertaken by Rotary in Australia — “Say No to Domestic and Family Violence”.
The initiative aims to create a strong, visible and united community message against domestic and family violence, while encouraging awareness, prevention, education and access to appropriate support.
Every year, our club works hard to support local families doing it tough. While we often see the logistics and the numbers behind our food parcel and grocery voucher initiatives, we don't always get to see the immediate relief they bring.
Recently, coordinator Raewyn received a wave of beautiful messages from local families who received your support throughout the year. To protect their privacy, we have kept them anonymous, but we wanted to share their raw, heartfelt gratitude with the club. This is the real-world impact of your generosity:
Our very own Club President, Kathryn, along with Andrew, recently traded Papakura for the bustling, vibrant streets of Taipei, representing our club at the 2026 Rotary International Convention. From warm airport welcomes by enthusiastic youth volunteers to massive stadium cheers, it was a whirlwind trip of inspiration, fellowship, and unforgettable sightseeing.
Here are the highlights of their magical Taiwanese journey:
🌟 Fellowship & Inspiration at the Convention
The heart of the trip was connecting with the global Rotary family. Kathryn and Andrew hit the ground running:
The Grand Opening: They joined thousands of Rotarians at the massive Taipei Dome for a spectacular opening ceremony. A major highlight was cheering loudly as the New Zealand flag was welcomed during the parade!
Rotary Impact & Friendship: They gained fresh insights at the Rotary Impact Seminar and explored the "Friendship House" to see incredible community projects from around the world.
Traditional Hospitality: The duo wrapped up an unforgettable evening at a traditional Taiwanese banquet hosted by the Rotary Club of Taipei Fu-Jung, complete with live theatrical performances.
