More than 20 million girls drop out of school every year in India because no toilets are available. With Rotary International placing an emphasis on empowering young women, District 6820 is seeking donations to combat the problem in Mewat, India.
In memory of sitting District Governor Mark Anderson, who died unexpectedly on September 3, 2021, more than $234,900 has been raised to fund more than 30 toilets through a Rotary Global Grant.
Mark had shared with his 2021-22 district governor classmates that he was planning this project. Upon his death, they expressed an interest in contributing in his memory. All districts in Zones 30 and 31 have pledged $130,500 in district designated funds to the project. With the 80 percent match ($104,400) from the World Fund we will generate more than $234,900. It will be named the Mark Anderson Memorial Toilet Block Global Grant Project and will benefit hundreds of young girls in this poor section of India.