International Service Update - January 2009 (excerpt)
International Service Update
Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group News
The Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group has launched a new Web site, www.drrag.org. The site provides a forum for Rotarians worldwide to publicize requests for disaster relief, contribute to service efforts, and share resources.
The group recently hosted the third Rotary Emergency Disaster Initiative (REDI) Conference in Nassau, Bahamas. Video footage is now available to group members on Web site.
Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
The Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) helps Rotary clubs find project partners and funding sources and choose appropriate technologies to solve water and sanitation problems. WASRAG is seeking Rotarians with expertise on any aspect of water and sanitation issues in the developing world to serve on its panel of experts, who can advise on project planning and implementation. Learn more on the group's Web site.
Request for stories and photos
Rotary clubs that have gained support for their projects -- financial contributions, donated goods, or volunteers -- after having them listed on ProjectLINK are invited to send their success stories to RI. Selected projects will be featured in RI publications. Volunteers who have located project sites using ProjectLINK are also welcome to share their direct service experiences. Stories and photos can be e-mailed to international.service@rotary.org or mailed to International Service Programs at RI World Headquarters, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698.
The Disaster Relief Rotarian Action Group has launched a new Web site, www.drrag.org. The site provides a forum for Rotarians worldwide to publicize requests for disaster relief, contribute to service efforts, and share resources.
The group recently hosted the third Rotary Emergency Disaster Initiative (REDI) Conference in Nassau, Bahamas. Video footage is now available to group members on Web site.
Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group
The Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASRAG) helps Rotary clubs find project partners and funding sources and choose appropriate technologies to solve water and sanitation problems. WASRAG is seeking Rotarians with expertise on any aspect of water and sanitation issues in the developing world to serve on its panel of experts, who can advise on project planning and implementation. Learn more on the group's Web site.
Request for stories and photos
Rotary clubs that have gained support for their projects -- financial contributions, donated goods, or volunteers -- after having them listed on ProjectLINK are invited to send their success stories to RI. Selected projects will be featured in RI publications. Volunteers who have located project sites using ProjectLINK are also welcome to share their direct service experiences. Stories and photos can be e-mailed to international.service@rotary.org or mailed to International Service Programs at RI World Headquarters, 1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201-3698.