Athens Rotary joins global effort to bring clean water to Tarahumara families [Video]

A $138,001 grant will support clean water access for Tarahumara families, enhancing sustainability and hygiene education.

ATHENS, Ala. — The Athens Rotary Club has announced its involvement in an international grant aimed at improving access to clean, potable water for Indigenous Tarahumara families in Mexico. The Rotary Foundation has approved the global grant application GG2462731: Dancing for Rain—Clean, Potable Water for Indigenous Tarahumara Families Phase 2 (H2H) and will award $138,001.

This initiative is a collaborative effort involving multiple Rotary districts and clubs. Contributions include:

Rotary District Designated Fund (DDF) contributions from Districts 6780 ($445), 6670 ($10,000), 6600 ($10,000), 4110 ($5,700), 5830 ($14,300), and 6860 ($26,000).

Cash contributions from Rotary Clubs, including:

Athens Rotary Club ($2,625)
Pathways Rotary Club ($1,050)
Decatur Daybreak Rotary Club ($6,825)
Decatur Rotary Club ($2,100)
Hot Springs National Park Rotary Club ($525)
Chihuahua San Felipe Rotary Club ($3,045)
Chihuahua Campestre Rotary Club ($3,150)

“This project embodies the spirit of Rotary by transforming lives through collective action,” said Griff Redmill, President …

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