Join BELRAG to help shape the programs and activities for the coming year. All BELRAG members are invited, encouraged, and welcomed to participate in the Annual Meeting.
Two sessions of the AGM will be offered to accommodate our worldwide membership. Use these links to register to attend one (or both!) sessions:
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th of July to celebrate the MAGIC OF ROTARY in 2024-2025 and hear your ideas to engage to UNITE FOR GOOD in 2025-2026!
In Rotary Service,
Nancy Leonhardt
Chair, BELRAG
BEL Around The World Webinar Series
September 1 - September 30, 2025
This September, we are launching another “BEL Around the World Webinar Series,” a month-long event designed to highlight education and literacy projects from Rotary members around the world. Each day will feature two different 30-minute webinars showcasing active Rotary projects, sharing insights, and discussing impactful strategies for improving basic education and literacy.
Dr. Anu Narula Director Rotary Club of Canton, GA, USA
Rotarians, educators, and academicians from around the globe gathered in Calgary on June 20, 2025, for an enriching Basic Education and Literacy Symposium, a prelude to the Rotary International Convention. Hosted by the BELRAG, the event featured engaging presentations and discussions on critical topics like achieving global education through local action, mentoring at-risk youth, the power of literacy advocacy, and sustainable early childhood education initiatives.
Attendees gained valuable insights into impactful projects and strategies for enhancing literacy worldwide, including a poignant session on working with refugee communities and a deep dive into grant models for technology in education.Read more »
BELRAG Board Members: Tony Bloom, Carolyn Johnson, Carol Marcotte, Nancy Leonhardt, and Joan Littleford
Imagine a treasure map where 'X' marks the spot for incredible Rotarians driving impactful education projects worldwide! That’s how I describe my experience at the recent Rotary International Convention in Calgary. With over 15,000 attendees, the convention served as a powerful reminder of the privilege of being a Rotarian, offering a unique opportunity to connect with fellow members passionate about basic education and literacy.
The BELRAG Symposium and the BELRAG booth in the House of Friendship were vibrant hubs of collaboration, where I heard inspiring stories of STEM initiatives, digital literacy projects, and efforts to advance local education. The convention proved to be an unforgettable experience, fostering connections and sparking new ideas. I'm already looking forward to BELRAG's presence at the RI Convention in Taiwan in June 2026, where we're considering an interactive education and STEM pavilion.Read more »
Get ready to spark joy and understanding in mathematics! The Math Power! Prize Challenge Call is focusing on Manipulatives for its inaugural 2025 prize. This initiative seeks to recognize and support innovative, scalable projects that make abstract mathematical concepts tangible for learners through powerful, accurate physical models and manipulatives.
The challenge is particularly interested in no-cost or low-cost initiatives that have been successfully implemented in low- and middle-income countries, helping students "see" and reason concretely with mathematical ideas. Organizations transforming math education with creative and effective manipulatives are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is Thursday, July 31, 2025, with awards of up to US$10,000 to be announced by the end of August 2025. This prize aims to highlight the incredible work being done to promote the joy of math globally.Read more »
