About the Rotary Action Group for Microcredit (RAGM)

Microcredit projects can be complicated and long-lived, and the details vary by culture and government. Effective projects often involve partnering with MFI's (MicroFinance Institutions) that have developed best practices and field resources in the target country. During the early 1990's, RI and TRF have modified their approach to revolving loan grants as a result of many lessons learned. However at this time there is limited practical information readily available for those wishing to start new banks.

That is why we have formed the Rotarian Action Group for Microcredit (RAGM). We're here to help Rotary clubs around the world launch more microcredit projects, easier and faster, with measurable results, and in a way that capitalizes on Rotary's unique strengths!

• A Rotarian Action Group is a voluntary association of Rotarians formed for the purpose of conducting international service projects that advance the object of Rotary.
• RAGM application filed December 2006, approved February 2007
• RAGM will identify key Rotarians in each of Rotary's 529 districts, promoting Microcredit Best Practices.
• RAGM will provide information, train and/or coach Rotarians on how to establish successful Microcredit projects and partner with international Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs).

Membership is available to Rotarians. Non-Rotarians are invited to participate as partners.Visit Join.for more details.