Fraternal Visit to Shanti Ashram &ICPH
by Rotarian.Hanspeter and the Team from Rotary Club of Neckertal, Switzerland
Coimbatore is pleased to welcome the Members of the Rotary Club of Neckertal team from Switzerland represented by a distinguished group of Rotarians &Globally Responsible Citizens, known for their service outreach in India and beyond.
The team is led by Mr.Hanspeter Baer, a distinguished member of the Rotary Club of Neckertal who has led efforts to serve the most vulnerable in society. To his credit has accrued successful global grants, service projects and international Rotary member’s exchange. Shanti Ashram remains appreciative of this long-standing friendship, leadership and a shared commitment to serve society through well structured development interventions. The International Center for Child & Public Health stands testimony to that global cooperation and impact.
This is the fourth fraternal visit by Rotary Club of Neckertal team to Shanti Ashram &Coimbatore to explore professional collaborations and human ties in the city with the International Center for Child & Public Health (ICPH).
The Swiss team of Rotarians are as follows:
• Hanspeter Baer
• Thomas Meier, our Rotary Club acting President 2024/2025
• Werner Britt, Vice (Past) President, and his wife Susanne
• Andy Rüegg, Rotary Member, and his wife Maggie
• Daniel Brändli, Rotary Member, and his wife Judith
• Rosy Fitze,
• Heidi Meier
• Beatrice Straub Haaf
• Sonja Baer
As a city with many friendships and professional ties with Switzerland we hope this reception will further strengthen the bond and give the Rotary Neckertal team a flavour of Coimbatore.
We will be joined by the Rotary leadership of District 3201 , our Honourable District Governor, Rtn.N.Sundaravadivelu, RI District 3201 and Governor Nominee , Rtn.RS.Maruti,District Governor,2026-27, RI District 3206 along with President & members of Rotary Club of Coimbatore Heritage & Rotary Club of Coimbatore Texcity
As a distinguished citizen of the city please join us for the Welcome and Reception on the 20th of January 2025 at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial, Pothanoor at 5.30 p.m followed by dinner.
| Time | Events |
|---|---|
| Day-1 | |
| Monday, 20th January, 2025 | |
| Evening Reception @ Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) | |
| 5.45 p.m | Welcome |
| 6.05 p.m | Tour around MGM and experiencing Mahatma Gandhi’s vision &stay at Coimbatore |
| 6.45 p.m | Artistic Presentations celebrating the Indian Spirit led by Sree Natyaniketan |
| 7.30 p.m | Dinner Together |
| Day-2 | |
| Tuesday, 21st January, 2025 | |
| Full Day at Shanti Ashramand ICPH | |
| 10.30 a.m | Joining in Interfaith Prayer of Shanti Ashram |
| 10.45 a.m | Tour Around Ashram |
| Introduction to Shanti Ashram | |
| Greetings from Rotary Club of Neckertal Members | |
| 11.30 a.m | Field Visit |
| • Public Distribution Center led by Shanti Ashram’s Entrepreneur | |
| • Bala Shanti Kendra | |
| • Geriatric Clinic at ICPH | |
| 01.00 p.m | LUNCH |
| 02.30 p.m | Interaction with Shanti Ashram’s Beneficiaries and Volunteers |
| • Children from the cohort of children with ENT challenges | |
| • SUDAR mothers from families living with HIV | |
| • Women’s Entrepreneurs who completed vocational training &run enterprises | |
| • Care of the Elderly Patti’s | |
| 03.30 p.m | Leaders Dialogue |
| • Shanti Ashram’s 38 years of Journey | |
| • How we have served the most vulnerable along with the Rotary Club of Neckertal ? | |
| • Reflections from the visiting Team, Rotarian.Hanspeter and Members | |
| • What can we do together going forward? | |
| • Closing reflection & Wrap-up |
PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Masonic Medical Center for Children
Avinashilingam University for Women
Haute Ecole de la Sante La Source (HEdS La Source)
Rotary
Eine Welt Laden