Richard B. Chinn

WASH-RAG (Water & Sanitation Rotarian Action Group) was launched on March 22nd, 2007. It was authorized by Rotary International in response to Rotarians' desire to have a more significant impact on the life and livelihood of people through the provision of safe water and sanitation. WASH-RAG offers Rotary clubs around the world a more effective way to address WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) projects. The following are reasons why Rotary clubs should use WASH-RAG’s model, as presented in its Strategic Plan and this Business Plan: 1. WASH-RAG identifies areas in the world with the most need for WASH projects. 2. WASH-RAG provides access to technical and cultural information on countries and regions in need of WASH projects. 3. WASH-RAG provides access to a network of expert manpower through NGOs. 4. WASH-RAG provides a Rotary-approved organizational structure to deliver sustainable WASH projects. 5. WASH-RAG provides access to money outside of TRF grants for WASH projects.