1. How Rotarian Action Groups Support Rotarys Disease Prevention & Treatment Area of Focusto Help Rotary Clubs And Districts

2. 1985 PresentROTARY INTERNATIONAL THE ROTARY FOUNDATIONGOAL: Eradicate Polio$ One Billion (Personal)RotariansNational Immunization Days$ Eight Billion (Donor Governments)Results: Only 3 Endemic Countries are Left 3. On a Parallel CourseFuture Vision Pilot began on July 1, 2010 (100 Districts)Global launch of FV to commence on July 1, 2013Six Areas of FocusPeace & ConflictDisease EconomicWater Maternal & Basic Education Prevention /Prevention && Community & Sanitation Child Health & LiteracyResolutionTreatmentDevelopment AIDS Blindness Prevention Blood Donation Dental Diabetes Health Fairs Hunger & Malnutrition Malaria Multiple Sclerosis Polio Survivors Population & Development 4. RAG for Blindness Prevention Our Mission . . .To bring together, in fellowship and service, thoseRotarians and Rotaractors who have an active interest in the prevention of blindness and thepromotion of eye health and vision worldwide 5. RAG for Blindness Prevention 17 years working to prevent blindness Diverse membership Support for clubs and districts on BP projects Collaboration with other organizations Financial support from the BP-DAF Join us in preventing blindness & restoring sightBooth #1016 www.rag4bp.org 6. Global Network forBlood DonationOur Mission To develop an international network of Rotarians and others who are involvedin supporting volunteer blood donations 7. Global Network for Blood Donation Encouraging volunteer blood donation within RotaryClubs and Districts,and collaboration with localcommunity blood centers Collaboration with other groups of similar purpose Collaboration with other Rotarian Action Groups; Create a clearing house of initiatives and models topromote voluntary non-remunerated (preferably regular)blood donation Collect operational data (community and donormanagement) to create indicators for assessment ofsuccess, and fundament for regular SWOT analyses toallow sustained policy and strategy making 8. R.A.G. of Dental VolunteersOur Mission Bring together, in fellowship and service, those Rotarians whohave an active interest in dentistry and the promotion ofdental care worldwide To provide both a platform and a forum to discuss ideas anddevelop appropriate cooperative programs to further ourshared goals To promote international understanding and peace throughour common purpose and efforts 9. RAG of Dental Volunteers Our Vision: A Peaceful World Through Humanitarian Service Coordinate Dental Services usingRotarians, Our Foundation and/or 3rdparties Act as a Conduit of Information or in theFacilitation of a project Post Dental Interactions & Services Post Donations (Equipment or Supplies) &or Dental needs 10. R.A.G. for Diabetes12Z3QOUR MISSIONRaise awareness of the worldwideepidemic of diabetes and encourageRotary Clubs/Districts to participatein diabetes related service programs 11. Rotarian Action Group for Diabetes 350 million people ( and counting ) Leading cause of blindness, amputation,& kidney failure Participate in diabetes projects in yourlocal community Life for a Child with Diabetes Caribbean foot care Retinal cameras to identify diabetic eyes 12. R.A.G. For The Alleviation of Hunger and Malnutrition OBJECTIVETo create a strong and effective network of Rotarians and friends who are working to end hunger and malnutrition in all corners of our world. 13. R.A.G. for the Alleviation of Hunger and MalnutritionOUR GOAL: A world where children canGrow strongLive in healthy environmentsLearn to be self-reliantBe empowered with skills that enablethem to contribute to the economic andsocial progress of their communitiesVisit http://www.alleviatehunger.org 14. Rotarians Eliminating Malaria Our MissionTo promote the Malaria control efforts of Rotariansand the work of Rotarians alone and with others, including International organizations,governments, NGOs, health agencies and thepublic at large towards the common goal of total control and elimination of Malaria. 15. Rotarians Eliminating Malaria To keep the Family of Rotary informed To develop & promote worldwide cooperation To link Rotarians with like minded groups To develop logistics and support systems To create / facilitate Malaria control projects To organise activities with clubs / Districts To enhance partnerships To inform on scientific developments Web Site: www.remarag.org 16. R.A.G. of Multiple SclerosisAwarenessBuilding the Global Movement toEnd Multiple Sclerosiswww.rotary-rfmsa.org 17. RAG for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Raise MS Awareness Rotarians supporting MS projects Bike Rides, Swims, Walks etc. MS Research, PhD Scholarships Health Fair Participation rotary-msawareness@yahoogroups.com Disease Prevention and Treatment 18. Polio Survivors & AssociatesRotarian Action Groupwww.rotarypoliosurvivors.comOur MissionPSA is a Rotarian Action Group dedicated tothe humanitarian assistance of polio survivors. PSA is a logical extension of Rotarys concern for the health needs of the world and servesas the living legacy of the worldwide PolioPlus program to eradicate polio. 19. Polio Survivors & Associates Rotarian Action Group Support, in any way, polio eradication Create awareness of the needs Initiate community based rehab centers Provide mobility assistance Training of medical personnel Develop a bank of projects and contacts Collect the personal stories of survivors 20. R.A.G. for Population Growthand Sustainable DevelopmentOur Missionfacilitate implementation of RI Strategic Plan and 6 Areas ofFocus, especially Maternal & Child Health by supportingRotary clubs/districts in implementing professional projectsa resource for the family of Rotary, bringing in experienceand expertise in issues of population and sustainabledevelopment, including maternal and child health 21. R.A.G. for Population Growth andSustainable Development Prevention and treatment of obstetric fistula provision of antenatal care and quality of care establishment of fistula wards training of fistula surgeons repair and rehabilitation of fistula patients Supply of drugs for PMTCT of HIV/AIDS (includingimprovement of logistics) Supply/distribution of mosquito nets threefoldeffect: prevention of malaria mothers allowed vaccination of children (e.g. againstpolio) promotion of antenatal care 22. RFFA, Improving the Lives ofOrphans & Vulnerable ChildrenOur Vision & MissionTo improve the lives of orphans and vulnerable children affected by HIV/AIDS through the power of Rotarians.We mobilize Rotarians and partners to provide care, nutrition, education, and life skills, thereby mitigating the consdquences of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.Presented by Marion Bunch 23. World Health FairsA Rotarian Action Group Rotarians working toimprove world health 24. World Health Fairs A Rotarian Action Group Showcase local health resources Rotary volunteer organizers Healthy Lifestyles Exercise and good nutrition can be FUN Individual responsible for own health Coordinate with Medical folks and Govt 25. Thank you for attending thisbreakout session.For further information on any of the Rotarian Action Groups which presented today, visit their booths in the House of Friendship.