Creating Opportunity by Investing in Communities About RAGCED Become a Member Events Subscribe Share your story Global Grant Projects Mud Stoves in Africa - Video The video shows how a fuel saving stove is constructed. Compared to open fire cooking, fuel saving African mud-stoves save 2/3 of firewood. By saving trees, they help combat climate change. They also reduce smoke and the risk of burns. As the stoves are made from free local materials, everyone can afford them. The stoves save trees, improve health and are great for women. Read More President Margaret's 2021 Message Since becoming a member of the Rotary Action Group for Community Economic Development (RAGCED) during the 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, I have had the pleasure to interact and serve with Rotarians who undertake projects and programs throughout the world by providing service, opportunity and assistance to enhance the quality of life of individuals and communities. Read More Social Business as the new Frontier in CED Social Business - The vehicle to democratize access and affordability of health, educational products and services. Our business model - We are a sustainable social business manufacturing solar powered hearing aids by people who are deaf for people with a hearing loss. Read More President's Video Welcome President Nick offers an overview of the purpose and intent of our Action Group with examples from successful projects that have been helped along by RAGCED Read More