Rotary International mentioned at United Nations

Congratulations to Rotary International for their work with children of the 3rd world.."Life of a Child". Last week there was a day devoted to diabetes at the UN and the work of Rotary was applauded, and case studies were shown on film where they provided free insulin to children who often has to walk 4/6 hours to get their medicine,congrats. to you all members of Rotary.
We often hear the word KINDNESS mentioned... it is heard by the deaf and seen by the blind.

I am now at the half way mark of my tenure here at the UN, and I want to take the opportunity to let the Australian people know how well they are represented here at the Australian Mission for the UN. Whilst Aust. may be seen as a small player on the world stage .. we are a much respected and credible country, made so by the dedicated staff at the mission led by the Hon. Robert Hill.. a minister of the former gov.

The highlight of my past week has been the work done with children of the 3rd world especially "children soldiers in conflict"
It is difficult for us in Aust. to comprehend that in neighbouring countries there are children being abducted abused and forced to fight in the wars of that country. On the other hand there are children and families who actually join their children up as soldiers to escape the poverty they are living in.

To Illaroo Public SChool, you deserve special praise for the work you are doing with children 0f 3rd world countries, you quickly took up the challenge when I contacted your school, and now the UN will be sending you special material so you can continue to do even more.. we are very proud of you all.

Finally, to a city that never sleeps... even the energy crises has hit New York, finally they are starting to turn out the lights at night as notices have gone out to all who live here asking for co operation to do so. Makes sense as for a briefing I attended on the outcome of the G20,, where it was a full house, asking for all countries to include their local citizens.