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WASH-RAG MAY SPECIAL EDITION

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BREAKING NEWS!

WE NEED YOU TO HELP US SPREAD THE WASH-RAG NEWS

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A special message from

2023-2024 Rotary International President

Gordon R. McInnally

Introduction to WASH in Healthcare Facilities at Rotary

Why WASH in HCFs? Why Rotary?

Objective: To present the issue of WASH in HCF and its impact, summarize the key areas of focus in WASH in HCFs work, and discuss the ways in which Rotarians can be involved.

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What are our WASH WARRIORS doing?

WASH-RAG members are going to Australia!

Visit the WASH-RAG Booth 430

Saturday, May 27-31, 2023

RI Convention - Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre

in the House of Friendship

Visit the booth to explore the benefits of WASH-RAG membership, pick up your membership pin and learn how you can get involved with WASH projects!

WASH Rotary Action Group Membership Meeting

Sunday, May 28, 2023, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Meeting Room 208

WASH-RAG Ambassadors will be on hand to introduce you to the role of a WASH-RAG Ambassador. Do you have what it takes? Join us for a coffee and some light refreshments!

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Attend an informative

Breakout Session chaired by

WASH Rotary Action Group's

Chair Emeritus, Ron Denham

Along with WASH-RAG Board Member Dr. Pat Merryweather-Arges and WASH-RAG Ambassador Steve Werner, Ron will address "Synergies Between Healthcare & WASH".

The background: 1 million women from 114 countries were surveyed on health-care. Water and Sanitation rated second only to respectful care. They want clean toilets. They want soap and water to wash themselves and their newborn babies.

As People of Action, Rotary members are the heart of their communities. We can lead the way to sustainable safe water, sanitation and hygiene in healthcare facilities.

Aussie BREW Fellowship!

Sun, May 28, 2023, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM AEST

Join us for beer and tucker (food!) while being entertained by a leading Australian Bush Poet.

Enjoy great Craft Australian beer and canapes (Including Kangaroo and meat pies) and Yarra Valley Cheese plus Souvenir BREW Logo Headmaster Schooner Glasses.

Ticket purchase includes a donation to WASH-RAG

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Are you Working for WASH?

You Can Introduce Your Club to WASH-RAG

(Water, Sanitation and Hygiene)

It’s easy to become a WASH Advocate! Why not be a presenter at your next Club, District or Zone meeting! Expand your reach and promote WASH in your community.

Did you know you don't have to be a Rotarian to join WASH-RAG?

Your environmentally minded friends, water-conscious community members, and the general public can join us too! Tell them to check us out at www.wash-rag.org or forward this newsletter!

Find or become an

Ambassador or Cadre Member!

The WASH Rotary Action Group Ambassadors is a corps of knowledgeable members who provide support and promotion of the WASH goals of WASH Rotary Action Group and

The Rotary Foundation.

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WASH-RAG Ambassadors

The Rotary Foundation Cadre of Technical Advisers is a group of Rotarians who volunteer to use their professional skills and technical expertise in Rotary’s Areas of Focus or financial auditing to advise Rotarians who are planning and working on Rotary Foundation grant projects. The Cadre includes more than 700 members from 75 countries, speaking more than 80 languages.

Become a CADRE Member

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Download our FAQ PDF Flyer

Print out our FAQ PDF to hand out at your next club social!

Thank you for sharing our mission!

How do you Imagine the 2022 WASH World?

The WASH Rotary Action Group thanks its devoted Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Advocates!

YOU make a difference for people all over the world.

Is your club or organization doing something we should know about?

Email us details of your project and you may be featured as a WASH WARRIOR in an upcoming Newsletter!

Email us at [email protected]

Calendar of Events

26 May 2023 World Water Summit, It All Starts With WASH! in Melbourne, Australia

https://wash-rag.org/events/wws-15-it-all-starts-with-wash!/

28 May 2023 Aussie BREW Fellowship

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/aussie-brew-fellowship-beer-and-food-experience-at-crafty-squire-tavern-tickets-418328881947

27-31 May 2023 Rotary International Convention in Melbourne, Australia

https://convention.rotary.org/en/melbourne

29 May 2023 Menstrual Hygiene Day

15 October 2023 Global Handwashing Day

19 November 2023 World Toilet Day

Submit your stories, videos, and pictures for upcoming Newsletters to us at [email protected].

WASH-RAG reserves the right to edit stories for length and content. By submitting a story you give us permission to publish and make public your contact information including but not limited to your email or club's website.

The WASH Rotary Action Group is pleased to consider partnerships with any corporate supporter. Due to the unique attributes of water sources and water provision, acceptance of corporate support does not imply an endorsement of any particular water technology. Rotarians, Rotary Clubs, and Rotary partners must evaluate any technology to determine if it is the best solution for the conditions where the program will be implemented. The WASH Rotary Action Group can provide guidance about where different technologies work best, but Rotarians and Rotary clubs must make the final decision about how to implement their programs. Email us about your ongoing or finished project at [email protected].

This Rotary Action Group is RI-recognized and operates in accordance with Rotary International policy, but is not an agency of, or controlled by, Rotary International. To learn more please contact the WASH Rotary Action Group by email at [email protected] Thank you.