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Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) What are RAGs? Examples Why RAGs? How to get involved? Individual Club Propose a New RAG Photographs Courtesy of RFPD Polio Survivors and Associates RAG

What Are Rotarian Action Groups?

What are Rotarian Action Groups? Rotarian Action Groups can act as volunteer consultants for Rotary clubs and districts on large-scale, impactful projects Their role is to enhance the work of clubs and districts in their respective area of expertise. RAG for Population and Development Photographs Courtesy of RFPD

Current Rotarian Action Groups As of June 2017, there are 27 Rotarian Action Groups addressing the following areas of service: Addiction Prevention AIDS & Family Health Alzheimer’s/Dementia Blindness Prevention Blood Donation Clubfoot Dental Volunteers Diabetes Disaster Assistance Domestic Violence Prevention Endangered Species Environmental Sustainability Health Education and Wellness Hearing Hepatitis Food Plant Solutions Literacy Malaria Maternal Child Health Mental Health Microcredit & Community Development Multiple Sclerosis Peace Polio Survivors Preconception Care Slavery Water and Sanitation

Examples of Rotarian Action Groups

Examples of Rotarian Action Groups RFHA helps Rotarians: Conduct hands-on, global service projects that address issues of HIV/AIDS and family health. Past projects include…. Rotary Family Health Days in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Uganda, and India WLA Kids (Women Leaders In Action-Kenya) Orphan Rescue Kits-Kenya Photographs Courtesy of RFHA

Examples of Rotarian Action Groups The Rotarian Action Group for Microfinance and Community development helps Rotarians by: Hosting microcredit conferences to educate interested Rotarians. Guiding them thru the process of gaining financial support for microcredit and community development related projects.   Sourcing field trips, study and employment opportunities for Rotary members . RAG for Microfinance and Community Development

Examples of Rotarian Action Groups WASRAG resources can help: Facilitate collaboration between Rotary clubs on projects related to water and sanitation. Access NGOs & alternative sources of funding Identify “best practices” and “lessons learned” Coordinate with clubs already at work in a host country Find appropriate technologies for your project.

Examples of Rotarian Action Groups Literacy Malaria Blood Donation Peace

Why RAGs?

Why RAGs? Comprising leaders from all cultures and occupations in communities around the world, Rotarians are uniquely qualified to deliver durable results to some of the world’s toughest problems. Rotary’s participatory approach to service is a critical part of its identity, and the focused expertise RAGs have to offer make Rotary’s service initiatives even more effective. Sustainable solutions need to consider complex realities: geography, geology, climate, local culture, etc. Ensuring a project is based on best practices is difficult, requiring skills often not always readily available.

Why RAGs: Areas of Focus Peace and Conflict Resolution Maternal and Child Health Basic Education and Literacy Economic and Community Development Disease Prevention and Treatment Water and Sanitation

How to Get Involved…

Individual Visit rotary.org/actiongroups to find more information about individual RAGs and connect with a group that interests you. Contact RAGs directly to inquire about membership opportunities. Keep in mind that most RAGs have modest membership dues to offset administrative costs. Create your profile on Rotary.org and connect with other Rotarians and Rotaractors. Start or join an online group or simply correspond with other Rotarians and Rotaractors

Individual Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found on www.rotary.org/actiongroups, or in the Rotarian Action Groups Directory. Create your profile on Rotary.org and connect with other Rotarians and Rotaractors. Start or join an online group or simply correspond with other Rotarians and Rotaractors

Club Collaborate with other clubs on a local or international service project that would benefit from the expertise of a RAG. Invite local RAG officers to speak to your weekly club meeting about their work. Connect with Rotarians and Rotaractors around the globe by creating a public or private group on Rotary.org. List service projects and make it easier than ever to meet your goals, raise awareness and collaborate.

Propose a New RAG

Becoming A RAG To apply to become a RAG, prospective groups must first:   Contact RI staff at actiongroups@rotary.org to learn about the policies and procedures for forming a prospective RAG. Secure at least 50 prospective members representing at least five countries and three zones, who share a common interest in a specific service activity. Complement the service activities of Rotarians, clubs and districts and not conflict with the purposes of an existing RI policy. Submit a detailed proposal, including an action plan that outlines how the group plans to accomplish its service goals, what types of projects it intends to promote or conduct, and the expertise its founding members have in the subject.

Questions?

Contact Rotary International Rotary Service and Engagement Phone: 1-847-424-5294 Email: actiongroups@rotary.org