POLIO AND POLITICS
Posted by Nick Edson
Rotarian Jim Graham from Indiana gave a riveting presentation about the fight to eradicate polio and the political obstacles faced in places like Afghanistan.
He told the story of Hakim and his family and their struggle against Taliban forces. Thanks to the work of Jim and his family, Hakim was able to start a school in Afghanistan that included teaching both boys and girls. He also was able to supply the people in his village with much-needed medicine after going to medical school and also getting his teaching degree.
Jim reminded Rotarians of the importance of donating to the polio eradication fund. Sharron Zimmerman introduced the program.
He told the story of Hakim and his family and their struggle against Taliban forces. Thanks to the work of Jim and his family, Hakim was able to start a school in Afghanistan that included teaching both boys and girls. He also was able to supply the people in his village with much-needed medicine after going to medical school and also getting his teaching degree.
Jim reminded Rotarians of the importance of donating to the polio eradication fund. Sharron Zimmerman introduced the program.