WASH Rotary Action Group

The Water and Sanitation Rotarian Action Group (WASH-RAG) was formed in 2007 to focus on water and sanitation projects around the globe.

The WASH Rotary Action Group supports Rotarians, Rotaractors, and their clubs in sustainable water & sanitation projects around the world by providing reliable planning and alternative sources of matching funds WASH-RAG seeks to facilitate projects by bringing partners together, ensure sustainability, and developing best practices. WASH-RAG encourages a broad, integrated approach by realizing that water is the means to a better life and greater livelihood for communities.

03/31/2025

> Future-Proofing Our Planet: Adapting to a Changing Climate <
The WASH Rotary Action Group is working with the Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group (ESRAG) to promote their upcoming webinar.

Join us for a crucial conversation on climate adaptation with Christiana Figueres, a leading voice in global climate policy and architect of the 2015 Paris Agreement and Rotary International President Elect Mário César Martins de Camargo.

This event will explore the actionable strategies to navigate fires, floods, and extreme weather. Register today to engage, learn, and help shape a resilient future. Can’t attend live? Register anyway to receive the recording! Don’t speak English? No problems. Closed caption translation is available.

To REGISTER go to:
https://esrag.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xIYVrNAlTVy0h72iTYo0lw #/registration

For more information, visit:
https://esrag.org/blog/2025/03/03/future-proofing-our-planet/

Laurie N. Zuckerman
Director of Communications
ESRAG, Environmental Sustainability Rotary Action Group
+1-208-631-1890

03/01/2025

>> WASH Newsletter - March 2025

WASH Newsletter - March 2025.pdf

02/24/2025

>> World Water Summit 17 > WASH Away Polio & Other Infectious Diseases > Saturday, June 21 - 8:00 am - Noon > Marriott Downtown, Calgary https://www.wash-rag.org/wws17-wash-away-polio/
Rotaract Members - $20 USD and all others $45 USD
(includes a full breakfast at 7:45 am)

Photos from WASH Rotary Action Group's post

05/25/2024

>> WASH HUB very Successful

05/25/2024

>> Aziz Menom Opens WASH HUB

05/19/2024

💦💧🧼🚽 May 25-29th! Join us in the House of Friendship at the Rotary International Convention in Singapore.

The Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Rotary Action Group (WASH-RAG) is hosting the WASH Area of Focus HUB to showcase successful Global Grants, provide collaborative initiatives throughout Rotary’s Areas of Focus, and bring you opportunities for innovation, education, and engagement.

Visit the WASH-RAG website for more details: www.wash-rag.org/page/wash-hub-schedule

04/04/2024

>> Congratulations K. Neil Van Dine

Congratulations to Neil Van Dine ’88 on being awarded an Albright Distinguished Alumni Award 2024!

The Albright Alumni Association presents this award to Albright alumni for outstanding service and accomplishments in at least one of the following areas: community, state, nation, church, profession, academic and/or service organizations.

Since 1989, Neil has made Haiti his home, working tirelessly on the forefront of shaping the future of managed water and sanitation in developing nations. Neil's ultimate goal is to ensure sustainable access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene for every household.

As a Rotarian, Neil is a recipient of Rotary’s prestigious “Service above Self” award, served as the former President of the Rotary’s E-club for Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and is a founding board member for the Rotary’s Haiti National Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (HANWASH) initiative. Neil also held the position of Immediate Past International Board Chair for the Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Rotary Action Group (WASH-RAG). He collaborates closely with fellow Rotarians to establish and implement a comprehensive set of international tools, empowering data-driven decision-making and effective work tracking for Rotary WASH initiatives worldwide.

Through his unwavering commitment and extensive involvement, Neil Van Dine continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water and sanitation, making a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in Haiti and beyond.

The Alumni Association could not be more proud of Neil!

Join us at the Alumni Association Awards on Saturday, April 20 at 5:30.

Neil is travelling to Pa. from Haiti to receive this award, so we hope you will make the trip and join us for an in-person roar of and handshake with Neil!

Register now at albright.edu/alumni.

03/22/2024

Thank you Rotary International President

“Isis Mejias is a passionate engineer with a lifelong desire to understand and solve the water crisis. She is tirelessly working to ensure everyone can access safe water. This , I encourage you to learn about the impact of her work and the work of the WASH Rotary Action Group 👇”

Learn more at www.wash-rag.org

03/22/2024

💧🌍💦 March 22, It’s World Water Day!

The WASH Rotary Action Group invites you to learn more about water, sanitation and hygiene! Every one, every drop counts!

📆 Sign-up for our free WASH Newsletter:
https://wash-rag.org/page/news

📖 Read the Rotary Africa magazine article:https://rotaryafrica.com/digitalmag/RotaryAfricaMar2024.pdf

✅ Register to attend World Water Summit:
https://wash-rag.org/events/wws16-sustainable-sanitation/