Project Dignity Kitchen is Singapore’s first hawker training school for disabled and disadvantaged people. In today’s modern society, the handicapped and the elderly face great challenges competing in the job marketplace.

Project Dignity Kitchen gives job training and placement, so that this special group of people can have hope for a better future, better lives and better opportunities to be successful and independent in their own rights.

It operates a real food court, allowing the public to experience and interact with the elderly, disabled and challenged at a regular eating place.

The speaker, Mr Koh introduced himself, as he spoke with great passion about Project Dignity Kitchen.

In this way, Project Dignity Kitchen believes in enhancing educational value inside-out; by getting people used to the idea of these groups of people servicing them.

The mission statement of Project Dignity Kitchen is “ to build and return dignity to the disadvantaged and the disabled through vocation with passion.”

This training centre operates at the Balestier Food Court, occupying 4 stalls space and where lessons are held too.

Lectures and Seminars are held by trainers and qualified professionals for the trainees. It provides a platform for educating the youth through interaction with the disadvantaged and the disabled; so that they will be comfortable in working with these groups of people in future Mr Koh and his dedicated team of trainers provide training for the trainees.

The trainees at Project Dignity Kitchen range from the mentally and physically challenged, to the elderly and the abused. The elderly from the many homes in the city, are often treated to city tours, with lunch at the Kitchen. Various organizations and individuals make contributions to enable these trips become a reality for the aged. Sometimes, corporate organizations organize luncheon or have events hosted at the Kitchen.

Project Dignity - By Koh Seng Choon

Project Dignity - By Koh Seng Choon

Project Dignity - By Koh Seng Choon

Project Dignity - By Koh Seng Choon

To Mr Koh, charity always begins at home. So, the Project Dignity Kitchen in Singapore is strictly for Singaporeans. He has however made a trip to China, to assist to set up similar Kitchens there and is now looking into the possibility of setting up a Kitchen here in Johor Bahru, or even some other place in Malaysia. Log on to: www.projectdignity.sg/ ww.facebook.com/dignity.kitchen for more details. In the “ siprit of Rotary, ” Rtn Jit Huat then thanked Mr Koh for his talk.

President Kalyan Banerjee marveled that during his 2011 – 2012 term as President of RI, he has indeed seen Rotary become stronger because of the Rotarians; who they are, what they have dreamed, done and achieved through Rotary. “This Rotary year has been of “Reaching within to embrace humanity;” – of focusing on the family, continuity through Rotary and changing the world we live in.” He said that whoever reaches out to touch one life; to make it safer, healthier, happier and more hopeful, has helped to change the world.

President Kalyan then highlighted the numerous projects carried out by Rotary clubs throughout the world, where lives have been touched and hope given to the affected. He said that he saw the hands of Rotarians stretched out to those in need, which they should never pull away. The goal of Rotary is to inform people of what Rotary is and what it does.

During the year, he and his spouse, have been able to establish contacts with His Holiness the Pope in Rome, Prime Ministers and Presidents of countries, who are always looking for ways to engage with Rotary to improve the lives of its citizens.

He urged Rotarians to bring in more young people into the organization; because Rotary is a family, which must build new generations, otherwise it does not have a future. He asked Rotarians present at the convention to take a good look at themselves. Is Rotary roping in young business people or professionals? Is it accessible to them? Can they incorporate Rotary into their lives or are the expectations in Rotary simply not manageable in today’s working environment?

Rotary clubs should be places that are open and welcoming to anyone who is qualified; where families can attend, without having to make the choice between time for Rotary and time for the kids. Rotary clubs should attract people with talent and ability and who want to make a difference to society and the world at large. He urged Rotary clubs to use the social media to increase Rotary’s profile. President Kalyan reminded Rotarians that they not only have the ability, but the duty to help………

Sakuji Tanaka – RI President 2012 – 2013 @ The 2012 RI Convention in Bangkok Thailand

President Elect Sakuji Tanaka, thanked RI for giving him the opportunity to address Rotarians present at the convention. PE Sakuji has been with Rotary since 1975 and it has changed his life tremendously.

Through Rotary, he has widened his view of the world. Nothing has broadened his vision as much as the perspective he has gained through Rotary. At the Rotary Club of Yashio, through Vocational Service, PE Sakuji realized the importance of being useful to others. He said that by helping others, in his own way he could help to build peace. We hear the word “peace, ” but spend very little time to ponder what the word actually means.

Peace can be a state of no violence, war or fear. It can also be a state of no hunger, suffering or poverty. Peace can mean freedom of thought and choice, security and confidence in the future, stability, inner serenity, happiness and calm. Peace means different things to different people and through Rotary, people can achieve peace and help others meet their basic and inner needs Through Rotary, one realizes that the problems faced, which may seem big, are really not so. One learns to empathize with others. Rotarians get closer to people who are very different from them and realize that people are all alike. One realizes that cooperation is more productive than conflict, to value each other, to give, to teach and so to reach out and this is why the theme for the Rotary Year 2012 – 2013 is “Peace Through Service.”

Peace through service, will allow one to open his mind, to seek greater understanding and focus energy towards positive goals. Rotarians will see the needs of others as being above theirs. To PE Sakuji, the objective of Rotary is peace; seeing a better and more peaceful world through the effort of every Rotarian.

The six Rotary Peace Centers prepare young people as peace-making professionals in many fields. Today hundreds of Rotary Peace Fellows are promoting international cooperation and resolving conflicts. He urged Rotarians to commit themselves through a year of “Peace Through Service” towards building a more peaceful world.

Diabetes is a chronic disease that has no cure. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy for daily life. The causes of diabetes is a mystery, although genetics and the environment do play a part. There are two major types of diabetes; Insulin Dependant ( Type 1 ) or Non-Insulin Dependant ( Type 2 ).

Insulin Dependant (Type 1) is an autoimmune disease in which the body does not produce any insulin, mostly occurring in children and young adults. People with Type 1 diabetes must take daily injections of insulin to stay alive.

Non-Insulin ( Type 2 ), is a metabolic disorder, resulting from the body’s inability to make enough or properly use insulin; which is the most common form of the disease.

Who is at greater risk of Type ( 1 ) diabetes?

• children of parents with Type 1 diabetes
• Siblings of people with Type 1 diabetes

Who is at greater risk of Type ( 2 ) diabetes?

• people with a family history of diabetes
• people who are over-weight
• people who do not exercise regularly
• women who have had a baby who weighed more than 9lbs at birth.

What Everyone Needs To Know About Diabetes

The warning signs of Type 1 diabetes are:

• frequent urination
• unusual thirst
• extreme hunger
• unusual weight loss
• extreme fatigue
• Irritability

The warning signs of Type 2 diabetes are :

• any of the Type 1 symptoms plus
• Frequent infections
• Blurred vision
• Cuts / bruises that are slow to heal
• Tingling / numbness in the hands / feet
• Recurring skin / gum / bladder infections

Presently, there are about 1.2 million people in Malaysia diagnosed with diabetes. There are many more who are not aware that they have the disease, until they develop one of it’s life threatening complications such as blindness, kidney disease, amputations, heart disease and stroke.

To prevent diabetes from setting in, one should watch his lifestyle and diet habits from the onset. He should also exercise regularly. Apart from the usual medication that one is on, one can perhaps try, complimentary and natural therapies for the treatment of diabetes.. Logon to: http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/alternative-medicine. Rtn Teoh C S then thanked the speaker.

SMK SIGS - International Understanding Day 2012

SMK SIGS - International Understanding Day 2012

India Is No Longer Polio Endemic

The World Health Organization has officially removed India from the list of polio-endemic countries. Ghulam Nabi Azad, India’s minister of Health and Family Welfare, made the announcement at the Polio Summit 2012 in New Delhi on 25 February. Polio remains endemic in only three countries: Afghanistan, Nigeria, and Pakistan.

A feast is made for laughter and wine maketh merry; but money answereth all things……

Free from debt is free from care……..

President’s Message: Act Globally To Extend Rotary’s Reach

RI President Kalyan Banerjee urged Rotarians to think globally and act locally, so as to be motivated to think beyond one’s immediate needs and environment. He further urged Rotarians to consider their actions in their global context and to begin by making manageable changes in their lives.

As Rotary leaders, he said that Rotarians should now reach out globally too. He said that while Rotarians act in their communities, but that they should act beyond; recognize their unique abilities and unique reach. He said that Rotary will soon achieve its primary goal; the eradication of polio. This will be the towering achievement of Rotary and will show the world the potential of Rotary. President Kalyan said that Rotarians should recognize this potential and gauge their aspirations accordingly.

From The Quote Garden……..

1. A compromise is an agreement, whereby both parties get what neither of them wanted….
2. A conclusion is a place where you get too tired of thinking – attributed to Arthur McBride Bloch.
3. If all else fails, immortality can always be measured by spectacular error.
4. All my life, I wanted to be “somebody.” Now I realize I should have been more specific.
5. Man was predestined to have freewill.
6. You can’t have everything, where will you put it?

I n November, eight Rotarians climbed Mount Kinabalu, one of the highest mountains in Asia. “We wanted to do something for polio that made Rotarians turn and say, ‘They’re mad!’” recalls Chee Woh Leong, of the Rotary Club of Johore Bahru, Malaysia.
To reach the peak, the climbers – all but one from District 3310, which also includes Brunei and Singapore – first hiked 200 miles over the remote, mountainous terrain of Sabah State on the island of Borneo. “Apart from a handful of villages, we were in the middle of nowhere,” Leong says. “Daybreaks over the mountains were always beautiful, the early misty mornings almost magical.”

The group started from the city of Sandakan and ended at the District 3310 Conference in Kota Kinabalu. “We are not supreme athletes. We are ordinary Rotarians attempting something out of the ordinary,” Leong says, noting that the team trained for months before setting out. “All of us will remember this for the rest of our lives.”

Local media covered the trek, generating valuable PR and donations for Rotary’s Challenge. “It took us 12 days,” Leong says. “But that’s nothing compared with Rotary’s journey to end polio.”

The Full Interview With Jenny Llakmani Of The Rotarian:

1. Why did District 3310 decide to do this walk, and how did you determine the length and route? 
   We did it for polio eradication! We did it to rouse the spirits of Rotarians. We needed something out of the ordinary, something crazy! The human spirit is capable of wonderful things but sometimes it lies dormant for a while and needs to be roused. We wanted to bring awareness to Rotarians and the public about Rotary’s fight to end polio, motivate them to contribute and to raise funds in support of Rotary’s US$200 Million Challenge. It was a nice piece of PR too, we received good exposure in the media. We first thought it couldn’t be done for 2 reasons: lack of supply of drinking water and the absence of suitable places to rest and sleep in some areas along the route but we managed to overcome these logistical difficulties. Sabah is also the ‘home territory’ of our current district governor, Zainie Aucasa. He was our instigator and chief supporter, closely involved in our planning from the start. So it’s quite fitting to have it in Sabah. Furthermore we would finish at the venue of our district conference in Kota Kinabalu. Sandakan was a natural place to start since we have 2 Rotary clubs there. We had a good send-off. Well, it took us 12 days. But that’s nothing compared with Rotary’s journey to end polio. That’s 26 years and counting.
2.  What were some of the memorable moments?
   The whole thing was an adventure with many memorable moments. We were a group of 8 from various corners of a diverse district coming together for the first time. Mind you, we are not supreme athletes, none of us are. We are just ordinary Rotarians attempting something out of the ordinary. Age-wise, all but 2 of us are well into our second half-century. But of course, we had to train for it, for months. We couldn’t have just walked in and did it. None of us knew each other well but got to do so gradually along the way. We had fun and a lot of laughs. All of us will surely remember this for the rest of our lives. Most of all, we have the pleasure of having survived it and done something together as a team to help eradicate polio. If we have to pick one standout moment, it was when we reached the peak of Mt Kinabalu. After 6 days of walking, the climb was really very tough! We struggled but were rewarded by the awesome beauty that surrounded us – carpets of cloud that rolled out before and below us, protruding peaks and a vast, clear blue sky. Truly an amazing sight and an amazing feeling of being, literally and figuratively, on top of the world! Oh yes, daybreaks over the mountains were always beautiful; misty early mornings almost magical.
3. What is the total amount of money that you raised? 
   We did not set out to raise money, not directly. We wanted to motivate and inspire. The fund-raising was carried out by Rotarians and clubs throughout the district. Rotarians contributed, and worked to raise funds from the public. This is still going on. We have a target of at least US$100,000 for the district in this Rotary Year. We are almost there. I think we will or will soon exceed this target. At this moment, the money is still coming in. Several clubs have still to carry out projects planned to raise funds for polio eradication.
4.  How many Rotarians, and how many non-Rotarians, participated?
   Was everyone Malaysian? Of the 8 in the Team, 7 are Rotarians and one former Rotaractor. For details please see Item No. 8 re:http://www.rotarydistrict3310.org.my/index.php/2011/05/trans-sabah-walk-climb/ More than 200 other Rotarians, spouses, families and friends joined us on the last leg on the last day to finish at the conference venue. There were members of clubs in and around Kota Kinabalu and those who have come to attend the district conference.
5. Where did you stay along the way? Were you hosted by Rotarians along the route?
   How we wish we could stay with Rotarians! But Sabah is remote and there are no Rotary clubs anywhere between Sandakan and the vicinity of Kota Kinabalu …. We stayed in budget hotels with very basic facilities, often with no more than just a bed and shower. But these were scarce and not always available at our daily stops. On these occasions we were ferried forward or backward in our support vehicles to an available hotel and ferried again the next morning back to where we had stopped and continued walking from there.
6. Is District 3310 planning another walk like this one? 
   Haha, not in a hurry! But I must say, it was something that worked very well. We achieved what we set out to do and the response from Rotarians in the district was very satisfying. I might add that the safety of the team members was paramount. We started each morning at 2 am to avoid the afternoon heat which can be as high as 45 degrees Celsius. For the first several hours we would be walking in pitch darkness. We had on us reflective vests and body strips, headlamps and blinking lights. When together in a group we must have appeared as if an UFO had landed! As much as possible, we would be walking just ahead and shielded by our support vehicles.

( PP Leong Chee Woh)

One knows he has a speeding ticket, when notified via registered post, or at a road block. In the olden days, speed was measured by RADAR, which was developed at the start of World War 2 and used in air traffic control, meteorology and military systems. But today, speed is measured by LIDAR ( Laser ).

LIDAR means “Light Detection And Ranging.” It relies on time-of-flight of a laser beam to calculate the speed of the target object. Devices send out a stream of approximately 100 pulses over the span of three-tenths of a second. The reflected signals are then processed using statistical algorithm to pick which reflected signals to retain. LIDAR has been used in Malaysia since the mid 1990s.

PE Francis then demonstrated how speed of a moving vehicle is measured. If for example the 1st measurement of the distance of the vehicle is 100cm and the second measurement is 130cm; then the distance travelled is 30cm. The time interval between the measurements is 10 seconds. The speed of the moving vehicle is 10cm per second.

LTI Digicam 20/20

A LIDAR gun used in Malaysia is a LTI digicam 20/20, which consists of a speed gun that has laser emitter, detector digital camera, a ruggedized computer for storing images of vehicles being captured. These are however, currently being phased out, with the current advances in technology.

LTI Trucam

You will notice that the traffic police officers will usually be stationed, on the land between two highways, usually under a bridge, with the sun behind him and interestingly, he will be dressed in dark clothes ( to avoid being detected by motorists).

Currently the LTI Trucam is being introduced in Malaysia to replace the DIgicam 20/20. This equipment can read distances of up to 1200 meters and it only takes 1/3 of a second to obtain a reading. It measures speeds of up to 320km per hour. It can acquire these measurements, which are backed up by video and photographic evidence.

So be careful, don’t be caught for speeding in the wrong place with the wrong person, as with these sharp cameras , every detail is recorded and can be used as evidence. With this, IPP Dr Siva thanked the speaker .

Trustees Reaffirm Urgent Priority Of Polio Eradication At their March meeting, The Rotary Foundation Trustees reaffirmed that polio eradication is the urgent priority of the Foundation, and that continued support for PolioPlus is essential.

The Trustees also agreed to continue the match provided to Rotary districts for contributions to PolioPlus: US$0.50 from the Foundation’s World Fund for every $1 allocated from the District Designated Fund. The World Fund match, an incentive for districts to contribute DDF until polio eradication is certified, will be applied on a firstcome, first-served basis and capped at $3.5 million annually for the next five fiscal years.

The trustee decisions underscore Rotary’s commitment to achieving a polio-free world, shared by its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative – the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Recently, Rotary also received a US$1 million contribution for polio eradication that came about because of its ongoing partnership with the Gates Foundation.

PP Lim Kay Hua Receives His 2nd PHF

As President Swee Poh presents the 2nd PHF to PP Lim Kay Hua….. Congrats…….

PP Lim Kay Hua gave a very touching speech to the RCJB members, upon receiving his 2nd PHF from Rotary International. PP Lim recollected his 57 years with Rotary International and said that from the day he joined RCJB, there has been no turning back for him and it has been with great joy that he has been able to serve mankind trough an international organization, as Rotary International.

In his involvement with Rotary International, PP Lim has been able to participate and contribute his services in international peace and understanding. During his tenure as a Past President of RCJB, PP Lim was able to see to fruition the setting up of the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru Haemodialysis Centre, with the help of the members of the club and other caring individuals.

President Ng Swee Poh informed members that PP Lim Kay Hua will be celebrating his 57th induction anniversary on April 19th.

Inter-actors of SMK I J Convent Celebrate International Understanding Day

The Interactors of SMK I J Convent will be celebrating their 25th Silver Jubilee by hosting its International Understanding Day on Wednesday, 18 April from 2.30pm till 6.00pm. The country that has adopted, this year by the club, is New Zealand. There will be a lot of food, fun , games and activities. The President, May and the Vice-President, Charmaine invited RCJB members to the event.

Lowering Blood Pressure

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Brian explained that Gelato does not have anything to do with gelatin. The word “gelato” means “frozen” in Italian. While ice-cream is eaten frozen, while numbing one’s taste buds; gelato is eaten at 17 degrees – 18 degrees celcius enabling one to taste this delicious desert to the fullest. Brian informed members that while we only consider Gelato a desert, in Italy, it is a specialty of theirs and is eaten at any time of the day; even in the early mornings.

Italian Gelato - By Brian Aanan Thon

Gelato is delicious when eaten freshly made and warm…. Brian uses local fruits so as to keep the cost of the Gelato  served at his café at an affordable price, as he feels that Gelato should not just be for the rich, but for all.

Brian busy at work

Rtn Cheong Nai Cheong, one of the 1st Rotarians to patronize Gelatij Café…...

The Gelato served at Gelatij comes in all flavors, such as dragon fruit, mango, orange, ribena, lemon, pineapple, orange, strawberry and even chocolate chips. In order to make the variety of Gelato served at his café interesting, Brian often experiments and innovates much to the delight of his customers.

PP Tan Beng Sooi and a friend …...

Rtn Michael Nordgren and spouse

IPP Dr Siva…. as he happily digs into the healthy Gelato …… & in the background Brian’s “Wall of Fame.”

Brian has done well for himself so far, as more and more customers patronize his café by word of mouth. As an added advantage, students who patronize Gelatij Café in their school uniforms get a RM1.00 discount off the normal retail price.

Ms Tan explained to RCJB members that estate planning is a process, which she follows up with her clients in every 3 – 4 years.

A good estate plan will determine who will manage one’s assets for his benefit, if he is unable to during his lifetime. It also determines if and when to transfer assets during one’s lifetime, how one’s assets will be distributed after his death and how and by whom one’s personal care will be managed and how health care decisions will be made during one’s lifetime, if he is unable to do so.

The basics of estate planning are will writing, creation of trust, business succession planning and fund creation.

The estate planning mistakes one should not do are not to write a will, not creating a trust, not planning for a business succession and not owning enough life insurance.

Statistics show that 80% of the of the public’s assets are without beneficiaries. In the eventuality of death, one’s assets can shrink up from 20 – 70%. One should also be aware of the Distribution Act 1958 ( amended in 1997 ). In order to avoid one’s assets being frozen, family conflicts, the costly and tedious process of applying for the Letter of Administration, one should write a will and leave a legacy of love and care for the loved ones.

Trust is an important estate planning tool that covers wealth preservation and distribution. By creating a trust one ensures that funds are available for one’s loved ones. For a business individual, he can write a will as his future succession plan. Many individuals do not have sufficient life insurance coverage for themselves and wish they had purchased enough of it in their younger days, said Ms Tan.

Added Ms Tan, “having life insurance and not needing it is a small mistake; though conversely, needing life insurance and not having it is indeed a BIG MISTAKE.”

Estate planning is a process which must be periodically up-dated. Doing up an estate plan and not revising and updating it can be a costly mistake.

It is here that Ms Tan services her clients by following-up with her clients every 3 – 4 years. This is necessary, said Ms Tan, as clients’ circumstances, needs and requirements change and as the need arises, the estate plan has to be revised and up-dated.

In the usual manner, Rtn Chua Tze Wei thanked the speaker on behalf of RCJB for her very informative and rather eye-awakening talk on the need to plan one’s estate.

RCJB Installation Dinner Saturday 23 June 2012:

PE Francis Gopal will be installed as our President for RY2012-13 on Saturday 23 June 2012. We will also be celebrating RCJB’s 60th Anniversary during the Installation Dinner. Please take note of this special day in your schedule.

Rtn. Teo Shiok Fu
Club Membership Committee
Chairman

More than 1.2 million of Uganda’s children have lost both parents to HIV/AIDS. The Rotary Foundation and its partners are providing health care, and hope for the future, to over 500 orphans in the country.

“Despite the fact that their parents died, they wish to have the best life that we all have. So we give them assistance,” says Joseph Matovu, a senior clinic officer and member of the Rotary Club of Kalisizo, Uganda.

The efforts of Rotarians in Matovu’s community is just one example of Rotary’s work in the disease prevention and treatment area of focus.

RI President Presents Polio Medal To Afghanistan President In Kabul

RI President Presents Polio Medal To Afghanistan President In Kabul

Rotary International President Kalyan Banerjee presented a medal to Afghan President Hamid Karzai on 2 April in Kabul, in recognition of Karzai’s support for the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, in which Rotary is a spearheading partner.

Banerjee is the first RI president to visit Afghanistan. His visit was made possible through the work of Rotary Foundation Trustee Stephen R. Brown and Fary Moini, both members of the Rotary Club of La Jolla Golden Triangle, California, USA, which has carried out numerous successful educational projects in Jalalabad.

During their 45-minute meeting, Karzai and Banerjee discussed how lessons learned from India’s success might be applied in Afghanistan. Banerjee’s home country of India was removed from the polio-endemic list in February. “I encouraged the president to keep up the intensity of the immunization program because, by doing so, they can stop polio as we did in India,” Banerjee said. “Once it stops, it stops. You don’t know when it will happen, or where the last polio case will be; but one day it will happen if you remain ever vigilant.”

Continued support for polio eradication

Karzai vowed his government will continue to support the eradication program and said he personally would help encourage and educate the Afghan public on the importance of reaching all children with the oral polio vaccine.

In discussing strategies, Banerjee said Muslim leaders who supported India’s polio immunization campaign could be encouraged to communicate with their Afghan counterparts to explain the importance of immunizations. Indian Rotary members were instrumental in gaining the support of influential clerics to help dispel misconceptions about polio immunizations within some Muslim communities.

Banerjee also said both countries could exchange teams of health workers so that Indian vaccinators can share best practice approaches and learn more about the challenges facing polio eradication in Afghanistan.

Afghanistan is one of only three countries where the wild poliovirus has never been stopped. So far in 2012, Afghanistan has reported five new polio cases out of the 36 recorded globally.

The country reported 80 cases in 2011. The other two endemic countries are Nigeria and Pakistan. Polio infections due to cross-border traffic between Afghanistan and Pakistan are a continuing problem, making bi-national cooperation essential. Pakistan has reported 15 cases this year after posting 198 in 2011.

Rotary’s Work In Afghanistan

Accompanying Banerjee on his historic visit were Brown; Moini; Dr. Ajmal Pardis, chair of Rotary’s Afghanistan National PolioPlus Committee and a member of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad; and Mohammad Ishaq, a member of the Rotary Club of Jalalabad. Brown and Moini have led several projects in Afghanistan and participated in National Immunization Days there. The Global Connections and Exchange Program, an education project of the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary club, administers Internet training labs in 13 high schools as well as a central training facility in Jalalabad. The effort is part of a larger initiative to promote technology, curriculum development, and international collaboration.