2025-2026 Nina Fay Calhoun Int'l Relations Synopsis
Be inspired by the International Relations service projects shared by Altrusa District Nine Clubs... Winner were announced and recognized at the 2026 District Nine Conference in Amarillo.
Altrusa Dallas: “Building Readers Across Continents - A Book of Their Own”
"Building Readers Across Continents - A Book of Their Own" provided funding for low-income students at Kensington Primary School in Perth, Western Australia, to participate in the Scholastic Book Club. Inspired by a firsthand observation, our club donated US$1,000 to establish an ongoing book fund. In 2025, 39 students received 78 books, with funding remaining to continue the program into 2026. By removing financial barriers to book ownership, the project fostered literacy, created an international partnership, and reflected Altrusa's commitment to improving lives through education.
Altrusa Greenville: “Days for Girls”
The Altrusa Club of Greenville partnered with the McKinney chapter of Days for Girls assemble sustainable feminine hygiene kits for girls and women in underserved countries. Volunteers contributed nearly 200 service hours preparing 739 kit components, helping provide reusable menstrual supplies that support health, dignity, and education. The project raised awareness about global menstrual inequity and encouraged community involvement through hands-on service and outreach. Funded through club fundraising efforts and supported by local partnerships, the initiative strengthened Altrusa’s international mission while empowering women and girls to remain in school and participate fully in their communities.
Altrusa North San Antonio: “Days For Girls – Women’s Health and Reproduction Support and Education”
As North SA began our journey in 2019, none of us had heard of Days for Girls or their mission. When Altrusa International Foundation adopted DFG as a signature project in 2018, we became interested. Each year we increased our contributions and volunteer hours, but this year has been the best year ever! We increased our donations to 28 yards of fabric and our monetary donation increased by 25%. The two successful events were designated as membership drives with 20 guests, 50% member participation, 111 volunteer hours and one guest was invited to join our club and became an Altrusan!
Altrusa San Antonio: “Days for Girls”
Altrusa San Antonio once again joined a dedicated group of volunteers to manufacture sustainable, washable menstrual hygiene products. This time for girls in Central America. We donated funds, products and our time, meeting for a few hours each month to put together a kit that will change these girls lives. They can stay in school longer, get their education and often return to make the village even better. 200 kits were made. Our Altrusa red shirts were a recognizable part of every work day. Every Girl, Everywhere, Period.
Altrusa Temple: “Dominica Little Library Recovery Focus on Health Literacy”
International health literacy was the focus of The Dominica Little Library Recovery, which concentrated on health literacy. The mission for this organization is to cultivate a national network of leaders who provide books, supplies, and projects to support early literacy in underfunded schools.
Altrusa Waxahachie: “Waxahachie to Uganda”
Altrusa International of Waxahachie partnered with the nonprofit World Embrace to launch “Waxahachie to Uganda,” a book collection and shipment project supporting a new community library in Gulu, Uganda. The club mobilized broad community support, including area businesses (e.g., Half Price Books, Smoothie King, and Starbucks) and a local school, to surpass its target by collecting 1,675 children’s books. On June 13, 2026, ten volunteers (6 members, 2 community volunteers, 2 children) spent 24.5 hours sorting, labeling, and boxing the books for shipment. This global project expands literacy internationally and lays the groundwork for a continuing partnership with World Embrace.