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RAGM enables Rotarians to participate in
effective Microcredit programs

Benefits of RAGM Membership:

• Access “How To” guides and best practices for Rotarian Microcredit projects
• Tools to help you prepare successful Revolving Loan Matching Grant applications, and guidelines for compliance
• Information and assistance on partnering with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) and Microfinance Institutions (MFI’s)
• Participation in an interactive, world-wide community forum, providing the opportunity to discuss your Microcredit project with other Rotarians around the globe
• Access to an on-line Resource Directory providing up-to-date news and information
• Access to an on-line database to match projects and funding sources
• Access to a library of video, hand-outs, live teleconferencing, and other tools to promote Microcredit in your community
• Opportunity to shape the future of Microcredit through advice on policies and procedures to Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation

Get involved:

1. Register: to join our newsletter distribution list (available to non-Rotarians)

2. Join: to gain access to members-only services and sections of the website.

   Onetime membership investment is $100 - paid online with your credit card using the secure internet PayPal service.

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April 2010 Microcredit Summit in Kenya
From a report by PDG Steve Rickard, Founding President of Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit to the Toronto Microcredit Conference Nov 2009 pertaining to the April 2010 Microcredit Summit in Kenya.

There is much good that comes from attending microcredit summits, beyond the academic investigation and reporting of “best practices”. Attendees are amongst their peers, providing time for conversations, exploration of new ideas and familiarization with other regimes. Products are demonstrated and testimonials witnessed first hand. Rotarians have an opportunity to maximize the collective might of this assemblage of an estimated 2,000 attendees through sponsorships. The Summit organizers have identified the cost of a full sponsorship including typical transportation costs, conference registration, accommodation and meals, etc to be $2,200. Lesser packages are possible for attendees willing to share accommodation and find their own way to the Summit, in the range of $500. Identifying and then helping worthy representatives of less substantial MFIs attend the Summit is the task taken on by the Summit organizers. Donations can be made through the RESULTS website, (www.results.org). For those interested in joining a group of microcredit aficionados heading to the Summit in Kenya and perhaps wish to extend their travels briefly to include an African Safari, there is an opportunity to find out more information on the RAGM website.
Date Posted: 3/12/2009
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
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Disclaimer

The RAGM is a group of Rotarians whose purpose is to mobilise Rotarians and provide leadership to address issues such as elimination of poverty through the provision of microfinance. This Rotarian Action Group operates in accordance with Rotary International policy, but is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International.

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