Submitted by President Dan Jenkins

I am excited for next Tuesday’s meeting that will shine a light on the kind of impact Rotary is uniquely positioned to make around the world. 

We will be joined by two distinguished members of the Rotary Club of North Atlanta, who will share updates on the Global Grant we are helping sponsor in Ethiopia—an effort focused on cost-effectively preventing spina bifida and related birth defects in high-risk pregnancies.

A box of 100 high-dose folic acid tablets costs only about sixty cents in Ethiopia, yet this simple intervention can change the trajectory of a family forever. In partnership with the Rotary Club of Addis Ababa Central Mella, these tablets are reaching mothers who have previously experienced a pregnancy affected by these largely preventable defects.

The program is on track to reach 3,500 mothers in its fourth year, but sustaining momentum through year five—and expanding to reach even more families—depends on us. I hope you’ll join us Tuesday as we learn how our club’s support is saving lives and how we can continue strengthening this remarkable project.

Come at 11:45 to mix and mingle before our meeting at 12:00 pm.  See you at Brimstone!