Creating Opportunity by Investing in Communities About RAGCED Become a Member Events Subscribe Share your story Global Grant Projects President Margaret's Invitation - RAGCED Webinar Series The Mission of the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED) is to be a source of knowledge and expertise that helps Rotarians plan, implement, and manage impactful and sustainable economic development projects that create lasting change in underserved communities.  Read More Vice President Valarie on Community Econ. Development RAGCED members and the Rotary Foundation work to support and strengthen local entrepreneurs and community leaders, particularly women, in impoverished communities. Initiating, supporting, and mentoring service projects that enhance economic and community development and create opportunities for decent and productive work with equity and inclusion in mind. Providing training and access to well-paying jobs and financial... Read More Project Development - RAGCED Webinar In communities around the world, families struggle to meet their needs for food, shelter, work, and economic security. The Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED) is a global organization that is a source of knowledge and expertise to help Rotarians plan, implement, and manage impactful and sustainable economic development projects that create lasting change in poor and underserved communities. From... Read More Celebrate Economic & Community Development Rotary Districts around the world will be called to focus during October on ideas and the power of economic and community development. District 7070 hosts an article suggesting ideas for club involvement in ECD. In a tip of the hat to the Rotarian Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED) that had it’s beginnings in Microcredit, the article references 190 million people funding their businesses through... Read More