Eliminating Poverty — Empowering People About RAGM Become a Member Events Subscribe Share your story Global Grant Projects GROWING LOCAL ECONOMIES For true economic development, women are an essential part of the picture MARGARET THORPE WILLIAMSON third-generation Detroit resident has directed social justice initiatives in the United States for decades. When she and other Rotarians in District 6400 decided to tackle the high levels of poverty and unemployment in their own region, LaunchDetroit was born. Read More Serving Communities during COVID Serving Communities of people during COVID-19 takes on special nuances during the collection of first hand data. Masks, sanitizer and distancing are encouraged by the Rotary Foundation when performing Community Needs Analysis. The need for Rotarian support has never been greater nor has the challenge of serving the people we aim to help. Read More President's Invitation Why is important for membership to be updated? We have a commitment to ensure that each member can answer affirmatively that belonging to RAGCED is worth every dollar it costs. We need to hear from you about what you would like to receive but in the meantime look at what we are now offering as services to our members. Read More Guinea Youth Success Story Business Development through bootstrapping is key in Guinea where resources are traditionally in short supply while the needs are great. Tapping by Dare to Innovate, into the unlimited potential of the youth pool of talent and ingenuity however, provides an inspiring model. Read More