Saturday 22 September 2012

International Literacy Day is 8 September -- Weekly Update



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7 September 2012
Weekly Update A roundup of Rotary news
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Key to literacy

More than 770 million adults worldwide do not know how to read. In an increasingly complex world, illiteracy condemns many of them to the lowest rungs of society. International Literacy Day is 8 September. Learn how we are supporting basic education and literacy.


In other news
Fifty years of Rotary Youth Exchange in Japan
An Australian Rotarian helped launch the Youth Exchange program after speaking at the RI Convention in Tokyo.

Seeking new horizons
The Rotary Foundation's new grant model will enable Rotary to be a force for good into its second century of service.

Four ways to promote peace
Help spread the word about the Rotary Peace Centers, Rotary's premier peace-building program.


Announcements
Inspire tomorrow's humanitarians
Find ideas for encouraging young men and women to make a difference in the September issue of Rotary Leader.

We need your voice to end polio

Packaged grant helps train nurses in Uganda

Trustee chair's message: Highlight our Foundation's good work

Resource guide
Rotaract Promotional Card
Make sure young people know about the benefits of joining Rotaract by distributing cards at schools, service fairs, gyms, and other shops.
Rotary Media Center
Your online resource for public service announcements, videos, and more.
Rotary Video Magazine Collection 5
This set of three DVDs features more than 10 videos of Rotary's work around the globe.
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