Shipping containers #102--103 were loaded by the Rotary Club of Grand Bend / Global Literacy destine for R/C in Durban, South Africa. Multiple regional Clubs assisted over two days include pictured left to right-John Kekeh, Keith Morrow, bothers Sami & Mo Bardaweel, Steve Knox and Bruce McGauley. See more photos and what was shipped click read more.
Another big accomplishment for Rotary Club of Grand Bend / Global Literacy as 2 shipping containers (#102 & #103) were loaded Friday and Saturday full of surplus school supplies and books bound for Durban, South Africa. These will be distributed to needy schools in the impoverished townships by local Rotary Clubs. Many thanks for the hours of volunteer work to gather these supplies over the year and to the many hands who helped do the actual loading. See list of item in the containers listed below the pictures.
Rotarian Bruce McGauley placed the very last box in container #203 after receiving instruction on its correct location from Rotarian Steve Knox.
Rotarians standing in front of #102 as it nears capacity.
Job done!!!! #103 full and ready for the doors to be closed. The doors were closed on the second container at noon on Saturday thanks to a huge effort from over 50 individual volunteers including you!
A massive amount of literacy material will be on its way to Durban South Africa and should arrive at the end of Jan 2026. The loads include
1100 cartons of books
393 chairs
66 student desks
160 bags of classroom supplies
36 wheelchairs
166 Tables
19 Large Teacher Desks
23 Book Cases
5 Pianos