Visit to 'Annette's Place', a small desolate village at, Dolji, Panglao.

As part of the ongoing humanitarian efforts of the Rotary Club of Tagbilaran, a regular commitment was made to assist this Dolji village and is another wonderful example of Rotary at it's best.
The team lead by President Nila Romero and Assistant DG Baby Bantol, work with all the villagers on health and hygiene issues, feed the children and give out health products.
Another main message is to encourage the parents to send their children to school to realise future opportunities.

 The children , as in all the communities we visited, were thoroughly delightful, polite and welcoming.

 Toilet facilities are are enormous problem in the village, with all just a 'hole in the ground'. Most of the small children just use the 'open air'!

 GSE members David Martin and Rebecca Rose helping to distribute toothpaste, brushes and face cloths.

During our visit, the GSE Team met Annette Fosgate. This incredible young lady was visiting the Philippines on holiday and somehow found herself visiting this village after hearing about it's poverty.
She decided to stay!  For 5 years!! This 28 year old made an extraordinary commitment, as she puts it, 'to make a small difference somewhere in the world'. She works and helps in the village for 11 months of each year, returning to her home in Montana, USA, once per year. She raises funds where ever she can to help the villagers. Annette, points out she not affiliated with any mainstream church but is a Christian and respects the spiritualty of all. She can be reached at:  simplefaithinministries@hotmail.com
Truly inspiring.