Development in Action
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The 2019 Rotaract Preconvention focused on global development and highlighted significant progress in combating extreme poverty, child mortality, clean water access, and gender equality. Participants were encouraged to collaborate, identify community problems, and develop projects addressing these issues while supporting humanitarian aid initiatives. The event emphasized the importance of action and partnership in making a positive impact in communities.
Development in Action
- 1. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Development in Action Christian Mielert & Christina Hübner
- 2. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 “Don’t let complexity stop you. Be activists. Take on the big inequities. It will be one of the great experiences of your lives.” – Bill Gates
- 3. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Gather in groups of five • Take one phone and go to www.kahoot.it • Enter the code 667 664 • Choose a team name • Get ready Status Quo Perspectives on Global Development
- 4. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Success Stories Reduction of extreme poverty (less than $2.12 per day) Extreme poverty has fallen from 35% to 10,7% worldwide
- 5. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Success Stories Reduction of child mortality Child mortality was almost halved
- 6. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Success Stories Rise in access to clean and safe drinking water Access to clean water has risen from 76% to 91%
- 7. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Success Stories Rise in gender equality The number of women in parliaments worldwide has risen by about 50%
- 8. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 The Areas of Focus Rotary's approach to humanitarian aid
- 9. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Support organizations that work with children who have been orphaned, injured, or traumatized by conflict • Pursue projects that address the underlying causes of conflict (think health, poverty reduction and literacy) • Twin with Rotaract clubs abroad and initiate shared projects to promote peace
- 10. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Support health education programs • Volunteer in blood drives • Sponsor continuing education and training for health workers including financial support
- 11. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Promote good hygiene habits through education (i.e. proper hand-washing) • Build rainwater harvesting systems to collect and store rainwater • Sponsor home water filters, such as ceramic or sand filters, to make drinking water safe
- 12. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Provide birthing kits to healthcare professionals • Provide access to family planning information and resources • Support the Rotarian Action Group for Population and Development (RFPD)
- 13. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Provide teacher training, curriculum, and/or supplies for schools • Develop an adult literacy program • Serve as a mentor to students in your community
- 14. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 • Provide equipment or supplies to a cooperative • Sponsor a vocational training team to teach how to create a business plan • Expand vocational training opportunities
- 15. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Gather in groups of three
- 16. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Identify a problem in one of YOUR communities Develop a project to tackle this problem People of Action
- 17. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 What is your goal? Who a your potential partners? Where is the project happening? How are you funding it? People of Action
- 18. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 What's next: Enjoy the Convention and meet new people Find partners for the project Implement your project and make a difference People of Action
- 19. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Questions? Come talk to us.
- 20. 2019 Rotaract Preconvention #Rotaract19 Don’t forget to rate this session in the Rotary Events mobile app