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Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit (RAGM) |
If you or your club is interested in microcredit, consider joining the new Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit, which is committed to helping Rotarians carry out successful lending projects. Learn more on the group's Web site.
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New Rotary Community Corps publications |
We're happy to announce the newly revised Rotary Community Corps Handbook (770-EN) and Rotary Community Corps Brochure (779-EN). The handbook provides an overview of the program, advice on establishing and administering an RCC, and information on developing and implementing projects. The brochure, which can serve as an effective promotional tool, introduces the program and offers project examples. The new handbook and brochure are available for download in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Purchase the handbook (US$3.50) and brochure ($0.50) online,or contact Publications Order Services (phone: 847-866-4600) or the international office serving your area.
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Upcoming events |
Clubs looking to get involved in an international project might consider attending an upcoming project fair. Learn about the Uniendo América Project Fair, the Fourth Ecuador Rotary Project Fair, and the Third Annual West Africa Project Fair and National Immunization Days on the WCS Upcoming Events page.
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Disaster relief and recovery efforts |
In August, a magnitude 7.9 earthquake caused major devastation in the Peruvian cities of Chincha, Ica, and Pisco. Two months earlier, Pakistan's Baluchistan and Sind provinces suffered extensive damage and casualties during a cyclone and severe thunderstorms. If you are interested in learning more about Rotarian efforts to assist the victims of these and other disasters visit the Club and District Relief and Recovery Efforts Web page.
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Highlight on service: Brazil |
Country overview
The Federative Republic of Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world, both in area and population. Brazil's official language is Portuguese, and its population is diverse. With a varied geography that includes the world's largest rain forest, the country has an abundance of mineral resources and is a huge agricultural power. Its economic hub lies in the Southeast.
Brazil faces serious ecological and social issues, including poverty, environmental degradation, HIV/AIDS, and crime. Even though the country has a strong economy, it has one of the highest levels of socioeconomic inequality in the world, which poses a challenge in meeting the UN Millennium Development Goals.
Projects seeking assistance
Brazilian Rotary clubs sponsor 264 Rotary Community Corps, which are actively involved in improving their communities. World Community Service and Rotary Volunteers projects in Brazil are addressing a wide range of issues, such as sustainable employment, vocational training, youth care and education, literacy, potable water, and health.
Find out how to support these efforts through the WCS Projects Exchange Database and the Rotary Volunteers International Site Database. |
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