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The Challenges of Reliable Water Access in Cavaillon

by Sheila Bethel | May 23, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

In the rural area of Cavaillon, representatives of the Haitian government face significant challenges in providing the population with reliable access to water. Many hand pumps in the region are either drying up due to persistent drought conditions or are broken,...

A few of the Haiti attendees, with DG Dominique Bazin (centre)

A Toast to Clean Water Aboard the District 7020 Cruise

by Sheila Bethel | May 20, 2025 | News, Voices | 0 Comments

A Toast to Clean Water Aboard the District 7020 Cruise Hosted each year on one of the ten island nations which comprise Rotary District 7020, in 2025, due to ongoing challenges in Haiti, this year’s host nation, the Conference was held on board RCCL’s Freedom of the...

Haitian Flag Day: A Symbol of Unity, Resistance, and Pride

by Sheila Bethel | May 15, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

Every year on May 18, Haitians across the globe come together to celebrate Haitian Flag Day—a day that honours the birth of a nation forged in the fires of revolution and the creation of a flag that symbolizes independence, resilience, and the relentless fight for...

Earth Day 2025: Here Comes the Sun!

by Sheila Bethel | April 21, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

Earth Day 2025: Here Comes the Sun! Every year on April 22, the world comes together to celebrate Earth Day — a moment to reflect on how our choices impact the environment and how we can work toward a cleaner, more sustainable planet. The 2025 theme, "Our Power, Our...

World Health Day April 7: Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures

by Sheila Bethel | April 5, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

World Health Day, observed annually on April 7th, serves as a global platform to highlight pressing health issues. In 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) has chosen the theme "Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures," emphasizing the critical importance of maternal...

Celebrating Women’s History Month: The Strength and Struggles of Haitian Women

by Sheila Bethel | March 24, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

Women’s History Month is a time to honor the achievements, resilience, and contributions of women around the world. While progress has been made in many areas, women in certain regions continue to face significant hardships. Haiti, the first independent Black republic...

WORLD WATER DAY – MARCH 22, 2025

by Sheila Bethel | March 18, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

Each year, March 22 marks World Water Day, a global initiative led by the United Nations (UN) to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for sustainable water management. Water: The Essential Element – In Our Bodies, On Our Planet Water is the foundation...

Reflections on Love

by Sheila Bethel | February 24, 2025 | Voices | 0 Comments

With February and its hearts and roses in our rear-view mirror, let’s take some time to reflect on the true meaning of love.

DG Dominique Bazin and her spouse Albert Davis

An Interview with DG 7020 Dominique Bazin

by Sheila Bethel | December 5, 2024 | Voices | 0 Comments

“We do not define ourselves by our struggles but by our culture and resilience” DG Dominique Bazin

WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE, NOR ANY DROP TO DRINK

by Sheila Bethel | December 1, 2024 | Voices | 0 Comments

That line—from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, beautifully captures the paradox of having vast amounts of water that are undrinkable. It's a haunting image, and in many ways, it reflects the current global water crisis. Despite the planet...