The ICC Ukraine-USA (InterCountry Council) has a new project proposed to submit to ROTARY INTERNATIONAL for a Disaster Relief Grant.  We have supported the delivery of medical supplies and medications, and now want to help develop new jobs for about 5 Ukrainians to create their own tourniquets.    We want to purchase the equipment to manufacture effective tourniquets with 3-D models, producing a press mold ($6,700 USD) and purchasing materials and accessories ($3300 USD).  The tourniquets will be provided free to Ukraine's rescuers, medics and volunteers.  This will help save lives.  
 
The press-mold will produce parts for up to 200,000 tourniquets.   The demand has been quite high, especially on the front lines.  The production cost will be reduced to about $3.30 USD as opposed to current purchase prices ranging from $14 - $40 USD as well as long delivery times for quality products.  
 
Our Rotary District 5890 has submitted a Disaster Relief Grant for $25,000 to deliver medical equipment in partnership with Medical Bridges.  The second Disaster Relief Grant for $25,000 shall be in partnership with Project Cure to send more medical equipment.  Tourniquets remain in high demand and the European market has been nearly depleted.  Thus, majority of sourcing if from USA.  
 
If you want to help with this grant, please donate to our club's Foundation account.  If you have questions, please contact Robin Charlesworth, D5890 District Representative for ICC-Ukraine.