2026 D5000 International Service Project: 
ROOTS (Regional Outreach Opportunities for Training and Sustainability) for a Healthy Micronesia
May 4-7, 2026
Two Main Objectives:
• Advancing sustainable emergency, critical, and ophthalmic care through training and medical equipment donation to Chuuk and Pohnpei through Dr. Lorenzo Albala, Dr. Sila Bal, Dr. Cecily Wang, Dr. James Ham, and Paramedic Chico Caballero.
• Advancing sustainable community health and wellbeing through Rotarian-led workshops and screenings at community health and wellbeing fairs utilizing local and international partnerships
 
Workshops:  • Nutrition, •Water Sanitation Hygiene •Literacy •Maternal and Family Care • Mental Health …and more
Health Screenings: • Hypertension, Diabetes, Obesity, Vision, Dental, Cancer, Malnutrition, etc.
 
Trip Logistics
• Dates: May 2-9, 2026 (project dates May 4-7)
• Flight Cost: $2200 approx
• Hotel Cost: $1500 for 7 nights approx
• Mangrove Bay Hotel
 
Complete this form, if you are interested in going on the service project:      Click here to complete the form
 
 
 
The D5000 International Service Team works with local clubs to develop international projects and design global grants of higher quality and greater scale by leveraging local Rotarian expertise, establishing connections between clubs in the district and a host or international partner, and creating a network of local experts to help with project planning and the grant process. International Service fulfills Rotary's mission of "advancing international understanding, goodwill and peace" throughout the world through the delivery of projects and programs in one of seven focus areas:
  • Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution
  • Disease Prevention and Treatment
  • Water and Sanitation
  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Basic Education and Literacy
  • Economic and Community Development
  • Environment
Rotary Friendship Exchange: https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/friendship-exchange
 
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