Rotary International the foremost service organization in the world that has a seat in the UN General Assembly has selected Sri Lanka for the world President to visit under the theme ” Imagine Tour of Jennifer Jones”.
The 1st Woman President Globally of Rotary International- Jennifer Jones is the Founder President of Media Street Productions Inc..a twenty five year old award winning media company based in Ontario, Canada.
Her talents have strengthened Rotary impact globally and has held key roles in the hierarchy of Rotary such as Rotary Foundation Chair, Rotary International Vice President and Co- Chair of the ” End Polio Now: Make
History Today campaign by raising funds along side Bill and Melinda Gates and their foundation.
Jennifer has earned respect in the world of Rotary for ” Experiential fund raising” such Rotary Polio Golf Day with Jack Nicklaus in Florida, USA which netted in $ 5.25 million for polio eradication in one day. Working along side political figures, celebrities and global leaders she uses her voice to raise awareness and raise hundreds of millions of dollars to eradicate decease support peace, provide clean water and sanitation in the developing world. Her expert skill of story telling inspires hope and promise and motivates people to take action.
Some of the many awards and recognition includes Rotary’s service above self Award, Citation for Meritorious Service, the YMCA Peace Medallion, the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal.
The 1st Women International Rotary Jennifer Jones in Sri Lanka will officially launch many a flagship projects in the country whilst also motivating the Rotarians, young Rotaractors and energetic Interactors of Sri Lanka to continue with the good work currently done.
The RI President Jeniffer will visit the Stock Exchange of Sri Lanka to highlight the importance of Environmental sustainability and responsibility by the private sector that includes Gender Diversity and inclusive decision
making in the corporate world.
Jennifer Jone’s highlight will be the hand over of the first consignment of
Medicines to the Ministry of Health of needy medicines in the $10 million
Life Line project that is funded by Rotary for the people of Sri Lanka in
partnership with UNICEF.
Given the importance of youth, Rotary will also provide 500 IT scholarships
from a campus in Philippines together with the Sri Lankan embassy in
Philippines with the partnering organization being the National Youth
Council, Ministry of Youth Affairs. Finally the RI President will launch
the Cancer detection center in partnership with Ministry of Health.
Rotary is the leading service organization globally and in Sri Lanka it is
the most dynamic humanitarian organization that has a purpose of ‘ Giving
new hope to Sri Lankans which are facing tough configurations due to the
macro economic fall out. We in Rotary will make a difference to your life
said the District Governor for Rotary in Sri Lanka Pubudu De Soyza.
His Excellency the President of Sri Lanka Ranil Wickremasinghe will be in
attendance at the ” Charity Black Tie Dinner” which is brought together with
Sri Lanka Tourism said Gowri Rajan the Chairperson of Jennifer Jones Visit
to Sri Lanka.