Members of the Rotary Club of Kenton-on-Sea, together with the Kariega Foundation have begun distributing Eco Rollers to vulnerable households in the greater Kenton area, where ongoing drought conditions continue to place pressure on access to water. 💧
So far 18 Eco Rollers have been distributed, with a further 32 scheduled for delivery over the coming weeks to families already identified through community engagement.
The Eco Rollers, manufactured locally in East London by Eco Tanks, allow up to 70 litres of water to be rolled rather than carried, easing the burden for elderly residents who often walk long distances to collect water.
The project is locally championed by Rotarians Ray and Carol Oliver, whose leadership has been instrumental in driving the initiative forward.
The Eco Rollers have been made possible through the support of the Rotary Club of Gibsons and the Rolling Water Foundation in Canada, highlighting the strength of Rotary partnerships across continents. 🌍
Looking ahead, the programme will expand through the upcoming RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) Summit 2026 near Makhanda, where 77 student leaders from across the Eastern Cape will each receive an Eco Roller and become champions of the initiative in their own communities. The remaining 23 Eco Rollers allocated to the summit will be distributed through Rotary’s local community channels.
In total, 150 Eco Rollers will be rolled out through this initiative.
March is Rotary’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month, and this initiative reflects Rotary’s ongoing commitment to improving access to safe water and practical solutions for communities facing water challenges. 💙
A special thank you to Dynamic Brands for their continuous support and generous cooldrink donations.
Thank you to Talk of the Town for sharing the story of the Eco Roller project. Proud to be part of a partnership bringing practical relief to our community.
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