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News posts from 2012
End Malnutrition Now: The Evergreen Revolution
Posted on Thursday, 17 May 2012 | Permalink
The presentation bearing this title made at the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok on 9 May 2012 was a collaborative effort beween Learn Grow and AVRDC - The World Vegetable Center.
It has sparked much interest and is now available for you to read by clicking here.
Learn Grow Chairman presented with Lifetime Achievement Award
Posted on Tuesday, 15 May 2012 | Permalink
Learn Grow Chairman, Buz Green, has been presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding service of almost 40 years to the horticultural industry. The accolade was presented at the AUSVEG National Awards for Excellence in Hobart, Tasmania on 12 May 2012.
Click here to read the full story, courtesy of The Advocate.
Peracto News features the Learn Grow project as its cover story
Posted on Wednesday, 2 May 2012 | Permalink
The April 2012 edition of Peracto News features the Learn Grow journey so far as its cover story. It's an inspiring read!
Download the Peracto News here.
You can also view it online at http://www.catalogue.au.com/peracto/april2012/.
Newsletter offers latest news
Posted on Thursday, 15 March 2012 | Permalink
The Learn Grow Newsletter for March 2012 provides information on the latest news and developments with the project.
Obtain an update on international forums that Learn Grow and the Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group will be attending in April and May. And get a preview of the dynamic breakout session planned for the Rotary International Convention in Bangkok.
It's all covered in the March 2012 edition.
Download March 2012 Newsletter
Learn Grow included in new edition of An Introduction to Programs of Rotarians Down Under
Posted on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 | Permalink
Learn Grow has been included on page 64 of the latest edition of An Introduction to Programs of Rotarians Down Under.
It was first published in 1995 and this its 5th update.
Click the image below for a pdf version of the Learn Grow page:
2012 Rotary International Convention, Bangkok
Posted on Tuesday, 6 March 2012 | Permalink
The countdown is on to the 2012 Rotary International Convention in May! In addition to being there with information booths, Learn Grow and the Food Plant Solutions RAG will be hosting a dynamic breakout session. Full details for your diary are available to download below.
We would welcome hearing from any Rotarian who may be able to assist with the manning of our booths or could video the proceedings of the breakout session. Please email the Learn Grow team at info@learngrow.org.
Learn Grow and Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group represented at Rotary International Assembly in San Diego
Posted on Monday, 30 January 2012 | Permalink
Learn Grow and Food Plant Solutions Rotarian Action Group combined to man a booth at the Projects Fair, as part of Rotary’s International Assembly in San Diego, California from 15-21 January 2012.
An annual event, the purpose of the International Assembly is to educate, motivate and inspire district governors-elect to lead Rotarians in their districts. Through plenary sessions, group discussions and fellowship activities, future governors gain the hands-on information they need for the coming year.
The activities of Learn Grow mesh very well with the Rotary theme of Peace Through Service for 2012-13 announced by Rotary International President-Elect Sakuji Tanaka, at the Assembly. “Violent conflicts often lead to hunger and reduced food production. And the reverse is also true. Hunger and lack of access to essential facilities often lie at the heart of violent conflicts”, Learn Grow Chairman, Buz Green said. “Drawing on its extensive database of some 24,000 edible plants, Learn Grow seeks to share knowledge about using local food plants with international food aid providers, helping to bring hope to the hungry and malnourished.”
International Assembly offered a great opportunity to share the Learn Grow vision and show district governors-elect from around the world how clubs in their districts can become involved and make a difference. Strong interest was expressed in the project, with 27 districts signing up to become actively involved and many others collecting literature to become more informed.
Special thanks is extended to our friends in Australia and overseas who most ably manned the display and spread the message.
