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Rotarian Action Groups | 2 Rotarian Action Groups (RAGs) What are RAGs? Examples Why RAGs? How to get involved? – Individual – Club Propose a New RAG Polio Survivors and Associates RAG

Rotarian Action Groups | 3 What Are Rotarian Action Groups?

Rotarian Action Groups | 4 What are Rotarian Action Groups? Rotarian Action Groups can act as Volunteer Consultants for Rotary Clubs and Districts Their role is to enhance the work of Rotary Clubs and Districts in their area of expertise RAG for Population and Development

Rotarian Action Groups | 5 Current Rotarian Action Groups As of September 2014, there are 19 Rotarian Action Groups addressing the following areas of service: AIDS & Family Health Alzheimer’s/Dementia Blindness Prevention Blood Donation Child Slavery Dental Volunteers Diabetes Health Education and Wellness Hearing Food Plant Solutions Hunger and Malnutrition Literacy Malaria Microcredit & Community Development Multiple Sclerosis Peace Polio Survivors Population and Development Water and Sanitation

Rotarian Action Groups | 6 Examples of Rotarian Action Groups

Rotarian Action Groups | 7 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 and Uganda WLA Kids (Women Leaders In Action-Kenya Orphan Rescue Kits-Kenya

Rotarian Action Groups | 8 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

Rotarian Action Groups | 9 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.

Rotarian Action Groups | 10 Examples of Rotarian Action Groups Literacy Blood Donation Peace Malaria

Rotarian Action Groups | 11 Why RAGs?

Rotarian Action Groups | 12 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.

Rotarian Action Groups | 13 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

Rotarian Action Groups | 14 How to Get Involved…

Rotarian Action Groups | 15 Individual Visit rotary.org/actiongroups to find more information about individual RAGs and connect with a group that interests you.rotary.org/actiongroups 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

Rotarian Action Groups | 16 Individual Contact a group that interests you directly using contact information found on or in the Rotarian Action Groups Directory. Action Groups Directory. Contact your district Rotary Fellowships chairperson for further guidance. 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

Rotarian Action Groups | 17 Club Collaborate with other clubs with on a local or international service project that would benefit from the expertise of 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.

Rotarian Action Groups | 18 Propose a New RAG

Rotarian Action Groups | 19 Becoming A RAG To apply to become a RAG, prospective groups must first: Contact RI staff at to learn about the policies and procedures for forming a prospective Secure at least 25 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.

Rotarian Action Groups | 20 Questions?

Rotarian Action Groups | 21 Contact Rotary International Rotary Service Connections Phone: