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Rotaract clubs invest in their communities

October 5, 2018

By Erika Emerick, Rotary Programs for Young Leaders Staff Every October, Rotary celebrates Economic and Community Development month. To combat unemployment, underemployment, and lack of training, Rotaractors around the world work to empower entrepreneurs and community leaders in local communities. Check out these projects focusing on Economic and Community Development that were nominated for the … More Rotaract clubs invest in their communities

4 ways to empower your community

October 2, 2018

By Rotary Service and Engagement The United Nations reports 470 million jobs are needed globally for new entrants to the labor market between 2016 and 2030. Unemployment, underemployment, lack of economic opportunity, lack of appropriate training, and the absence of social safety nets lie at the core of poverty. For the poor, labor is often … More 4 ways to empower your community

School environmental clubs pioneer sustainable community development in Tanzania

June 15, 2018

By Dr. John Philip, Chair of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors and Member of the Rotary Club of Newbury, United Kingdom The island of Ukerewe in Lake Victoria, Tanzania is only accessible by a three and half hour ferry journey from the mainland town of Mwanza. The island’s 350,000 residents are subsistence farmers and … More School environmental clubs pioneer sustainable community development in Tanzania

Empowering women in Honduras

April 27, 2018

By Vanessa Vegas, Regional Grants Officer at Rotary and Bonaventure Fandohan, Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Area of Focus Manager Throughout March, we celebrated women in many countries around the globe. It is a month when women are recognized for their achievements without regard to divisions, whether national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic or political. It’s … More Empowering women in Honduras

Creating jobs and promoting a cleaner environment in Brazil

March 6, 2018

By Susan Doxtator, Regional Grants Officer at Rotary and Bonaventure Fandohan, Rotary’s Economic and Community Development Area of Focus Manager Over the past 25 years, the number of workers living in extreme poverty has declined dramatically despite the lasting impact of the 2008 economic crisis and global recession. In developing countries, the middle class now … More Creating jobs and promoting a cleaner environment in Brazil

4 ways you can take action to help grow local economies

October 31, 2017

By Rotary Service and Engagement staff According to the United Nations, nearly 2.2 billion people live below the poverty line of US $2 per day, and the world needs 30 million new jobs every year to keep up with the growth of the global working-age population. In honor of Rotary Economic and Community Development Month celebrated each … More 4 ways you can take action to help grow local economies

How empowering entrepreneurs leads to long-term community development

October 26, 2017

By Lucy Davis, Rotary International staff “I’ve still got a lot to learn, but I’m closer to my goal than I’ve ever been. When you have somebody who’s willing to get behind you, somebody who believes in what you’re doing, there’s no reason not to succeed.” – Levi Johnson, entrepreneur and LaunchDETROIT beneficiary Recently, I had … More How empowering entrepreneurs leads to long-term community development

World Food Day 2017: Every Child Matters

October 16, 2017

By Past District Governor Una Hobday, Chair of Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group Did you know that recent statistics show that every minute approximately five children, under the age of five, dies from malnutrition? Every time I read this, I find it hard to comprehend. As Chair of the Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action … More World Food Day 2017: Every Child Matters

Doctors’ Fellowship aims to empower albino community in Tanzania

June 22, 2016

By Dr. John Philip, Past District Governor and Chair of the International Fellowship of Rotarian Doctors Three years ago I was on the island of Ukerewe in Tanzania leading a Rotary project when I heard a child had been abducted and murdered. The child was an albino and was targeted by traditional healers. I was … More Doctors’ Fellowship aims to empower albino community in Tanzania

2016 Economic Development Presidential Conference to develop solutions for community growth

January 20, 2016

By Past District Governor June Webber, District 9350; Chair of the Economic Development Presidential Conference host organizing committee Rotary districts of Southern Africa invite Rotarians from around the world to join the dialogue on economic development on Saturday, 27 February, in Cape Town, South Africa, where Rotary’s Presidential Conference on Economic Development … More 2016 Economic Development Presidential Conference to develop solutions for community growth