PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: APRIL 2024My wife and I spent much of the month of March in South Asia. Initially, we were conducting a Rotary Foundation Global Grant that my Rotary Club in the USA and the Rotary Club of Hong Kong Channel Islands were working on in Guwahati, Assam, India. At the same time, we've had numerous opportunities to meet with Rotarians and Rotaractors. While I learned various things during the trip, I’d like to focus on three key points related to economic development: |
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Pioneering Early Education: A Strategic Alliance Between Nalanda Learning, RAGCED, and IT-Pro Rotary FellowshipBy Biswajit Ghosh In an inspiring move set to redefine early childhood education in India, Nalanda Learning has forged a strategic alliance with the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED) and the IT-Pro Rotary Fellowship. This collaboration marks the beginning of a transformative journey to develop a comprehensive Teacher's Training Program for early educators, meticulously designed to align with the visionary objectives set forth by India's National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020. This initiative heralds a new era of educational excellence, aiming to ignite a nationwide transformation in early learning methodologies.
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Empowering Futures: A Tripartite Vision for Transforming India Through Education and Technologyby Rakesh Babuji, serving as the Public Image Director and Chairman of the RAGCED South Asia Chapter. |
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Empowerment Across Borders: The Transformative Journey of Women through Microenterprises in South America, Africa, and South Asiaby Rakesh Babuji, serving as the Public Image Director and Chairman of the RAGCED South Asia Chapter. |
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE: MARCH 2024The President's Message for March 2024 highlights the importance of sustainability in Rotary projects, particularly focusing on water, sanitation, and hygiene initiatives. It reflects on past projects and emphasizes the need for better assessment methods to ensure lasting impact. The message underscores the role of RAGCED in supporting Rotarians in assessing project sustainability and advocates for community involvement to promote ownership and longevity of projects.
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RAGCED AND CADRE – A SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP
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EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES: THE TRANSFORMATIVE JOURNEY of RAGCED’s INDIA CHAPTER
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REVOLUTIONIZING ENGAGEMENTBy Rakesh Babuji RAGCED Public Image Director
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE FEBRUARY 2024
As I’ve said many times before, one of the most important ways that Rotary Action Groups can help individual Rotarians, Rotaractors, and their clubs is to help in developing global grant projects. The members of every club within the Rotary world know the needs of their local communities, and when they identify a need, they usually know exactly how to bring the right resources together to solve the problem. However, how do you solve the problem when it’s a continent, or maybe even half-world, away? One of the first tasks is to identify like-minded Rotary Clubs in other countries that might be interested in working with you and your club. I want to share with you a not particularly well-known way to help make the right connections: project fairs. |
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RAGCED Partnership UpdateRAGCED Partnership Committee Fosters Meaningful Collaborations in the Last 6 MonthsBy Biswajit Ghosh
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Strengthening CommunitiesRAGCED Global Collaborates with District 3191 and Rotary Bangalore Yelahanka for Mental WellnessWe are thrilled to share the latest strides in our ongoing mission to promote mental health awareness and support within our communities. In collaboration with District 3191 and Rotary Bangalore Yelahanka, RAGCED Global recently helped organize a transformative mental wellness program on January 6th, 2024.  |
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CED Projects in Latin America By Juliana Corredor, Deputy Director Cadre Community Economic Development – CED - is one of the most critical areas of focus, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, thousands of small entrepreneurial families lost their livelihoods because the global economy, in general, entered into a crisis. Following the pandemic, larger businesses managed to survive, but the smallest ones simply disappeared.
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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE – JANUARY 2024I hope each of you enjoyed the many holidays in December, and are now refreshed and ready to start a new year: welcome to 2024! Rotary’s theme for January is Vocational Service. Sadly, most Rotarians don’t think much about Vocational Service these days, but it’s the most distinguishing form of service that we have, something we should celebrate. What makes Rotary unique is the idea of applying one’s vocational expertise in service to others. The skills we’ve all gained in our work lives can and should be used to serve both one another and those in need. That’s been a core principle of Rotary since Paul Harris started Rotary 119 years ago.
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Unlocking Human Dreams: Empowering Lives Through MicrofinanceBy PDG Nick Frankle Over 700 million people, constituting 10% of the global population, live on less than $1.90 a day. Amidst the challenges posed by the COVID-19 crisis, conflicts, and climate change, these numbers are expected to rise. Addressing poverty, especially for the most vulnerable, is at the core of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and takes centre stage in Goal 1: No Poverty. |
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Editor's Message - December 2023Welcome to the December 2023 edition! This month, our spotlight falls on two transformative Global Grants: GG 2015466 – CED for Jundiaí's Poor Community Project Report and GG 2096194 - Ntenjeru Women's Empowerment Project Report. PDG Nick unfolds the nuances of microfinance, showcasing how RAGCED steers change. Mark your calendars for upcoming 2024 project fairs: Uniendo America (Jan 25-27, 2024) and Colombia 9th Project Fair (Feb 01-03, 2024). Join us in anticipation of the possibilities ahead. Wishing you all a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year! Warm regards, Gomathy Editor, RAGCED Newsletter Contact: editor@ragced.org
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GG 2015466 – CED for Jundiaí's Poor Community Project ReportIn the project, GG 2015466, Rotary Club Jundiaí Serra do Japy, in collaboration with global partners, spearheads an impactful initiative focused on Economic Development through microcredit. Led by Alexandre Censi, the project aims to uplift Jundiaí's underserved communities by providing low-value loans, technical training, and financial education to small entrepreneurs. The comprehensive approach involves partnerships with local entities, educational institutions, and governmental organizations, creating an ecosystem that fosters sustainable growth. With an initial budget of US$30,135, the project has already made a significant impact, empowering individuals and businesses to thrive within their communities.
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GG2096194 - Ntenjeru Women's Empowerment Project ReportThe Ntenjeru Women Empowerment Project, a three-year initiative by the Rotary Club of Kampala Maisha, was implemented in Ntenjeru Sub County, Mukono District, Uganda. The Project is funded by the Rotary Foundation with substantial support from 8 Rotary Clubs subscribing to the Frankfurt Plus alliance with the Rotary Club of Frankfurt Staedel as Lead International Partner. This project aims to foster sustainable development and empowerment among women while nurturing community growth.
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West Africa Project Fair: RAGCEDGlobal CollaborationIntroduction: Rotary International, renowned for its commitment to humanitarian service, has been a driving force in fostering community development and international collaboration through various initiatives. One such pivotal event is the West Africa Project Fair, an annual gathering that epitomizes Rotary’s ethos of service and partnership. This article delves into how this fair, in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED), is expanding its visibility and impact, both in West Africa and globally. |
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Rotary_RAGs_RAGCED_PartneringImpactROTARY ACTION GROUPS AND THE ROTARY FOUNDATION: A Synergistic Partnership By Carl W. Treleaven, PDG
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PDG Jim Louttit: RAGCED Chapters Empowering Community Change
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE – NOVEMBER 2023November is the month when Rotarians worldwide come together to celebrate the remarkable people and impactful work of the Rotary Foundation (TRF). President Carl Treleaven, in his insightful message, highlights the significance of supporting TRF and provides five compelling reasons to rally behind this cause.
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RAGCED's Partnership Committee: Pioneering Collaborative Impact
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Community Economic Development (CED) is not just a term; it's a transformative approach that lies at the heart of the Rotary Action Group for Economic and Community Development (RAGCED) and its mission. But what exactly is CED, and why is it so vital?
Dakshinpatha, a prominent chapter within the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED), has earned a reputation as one of India's most successful and impactful Rotary chapters. Its journey towards success is characterized by a commitment to community development and a track record of delivering tangible results.
With an extreme level of economic disparity, the odds are stacked against the youth of Colombia. 41.5% of the male youth, and 45.7% of female youth live below the poverty line. And before the pandemic a staggering 61.2% of rural youth were living in poverty. At first glance these numbers may seem discouraging, but for Investing Hope Foundation they also represent a significant opportunity. IHF sees the potential that these youth possess and seeks to unlock it by providing entrepreneurship and savings education that will have a lifelong impact. The organization has seen first hand how with the right education and resources the youth are able to overcome economic and social challenges to not only meet their basic needs, but even save for their future.
To Register: https://ragced.org/1/217/Contact_Us/
Please note the limit of 100 participants
Wednesday July 27, 2022 at 10:00 AM EST 09:00 Central (Chicago)
The Community Solutions Program is a professional leadership development program for the best and brightest community leaders worldwide.
Rotary International is excited to announce a partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Community Solutions Program (CSP) that offers Rotarians across the United States the opportunity to host international fellows for a professional practicum at their workplace or a rich cross-cultural exchange through a homestay from August through November 2022
Nearly 800 million people live on less than $1.90 a day. Rotary members are passionate about providing sustainable solutions to poverty.The Informal Economy
According to a recent report by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, 60% of the world's population participate in the informal sector - these are the legions of subsistence farm owners, market traders, street food sellers, seamstresses, and cobblers we see when we visit a poor country.
Since the 1970s, international development practitioners, including many International Rotarians, have supported the idea that with a small loan, those running "microbusinesses" in this informal economy will begin to prosper. Over the past several years, however, a growing body of evidence shows that while those with the best established businesses are prospering, most loans are used for immediate needs - food, medicine, school fees. For those living on the edge of survival, repaying these often costly loans is very difficult.
HECD – Honduras Economic & Community Development – was birthed in 2012. It is a multi-faceted, multi-staged vision, founded on the principles of microfinance and sustainable development.
Goal: for HECD to have 10 Phases and raise $1M for holistic microfinance/community economic development in Honduras.
In this short video clip the focus is on supporting women through joining the Rotarian Action Group for Community Economic Development.
