ROTA Achievements 2013-2015

Over the past two years, ROTA has seen many of its already established projects bear the fruits of a long and arduous process. The challenges faced have been unique to each project, but the goal has always been the same: to help. While this report highlights our achievements thus far and documents the successes we have worked so hard to attain, it also serves as a reminder of the challenges that still lay ahead; challenges which continue to evolve in their unpredictability, no matter how prepared we are.

Youth Declaration on Reshaping the Humanitarian Agenda

This document contains the priorities and recommendations of youth who participated in the consultation process leading up to and including the WHS Global Youth Consultation (GYC) in Doha, Qatar, taking place on 1-2 September, 2015. This document is the product of months of work, preparation, outreach, consultation, analysis and evaluation which have culminated in the GYC and is based on previous UN MGCY papers on WHS, particularly the July 2015 World Humanitarian Summit Position Paper and the Thematic Position Papers developed for the same process. 

The Empower Youth Declaration

In accordance with the theme of the 2014 Empower Conference, a dedicated group of youth leaders from Qatar - and from across the world - convened to develop their ideas on what governments, NGOs, and corporations, and other important stakeholders should do to unlock the power of sports for the benefit of youth in the society. Their thoughts, ideas, and concerns were enshrined in what is the seminal outcome of this year’s conference – The Empower Youth Declaration on Sports for Youth Development and Empowerment. The Empower Youth Declaration is a call to action. It represents the voices of youth who recognize the power of sports in all its forms.

ROTA Progress Report 2011 - 13

Another year arrives and Reach Out To Asia (ROTA) intensifies its efforts worldwide as we embark on reaching out to an ever-widening audience. The past years have demonstrated how sharing knowledge and pooling resource has, sometimes overwhelmingly, transformed the lives of men, women, and children across the developing world. ROTA’s biggest asset, by far, is working with its partners and volunteers. We are indebted to the continued support from our volunteers, who dedicate their expertise, resources, time, and knowledge to the many projects ROTA is committed to in the Middle East and Asia.

ROTA Newsletter  Issue #7 - June 2016

ROTA publishes a quarterly newsletter in print and electronic formats. Please click on the links to read the latest issues in PDF version (print edition). To subscribe for the electronic version, simply enter your name and email address on our homepage. You can also read the stories on the ROTA Blog.

Previous Issues:

Issue # 7 : June 2016   [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 6 : Mar 2016   [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 5 : Sep 2015   [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 4 : Sep 2014   [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 3 : May 2014   [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 2 : Dec 2013    [ Arabic | English ]

Issue # 1 : June 2013  [ Arabic | English ]

ROTA Progress Report 2009 - 11

For ROTA, 2009-2011 were challenging, yet highly successful years. At a time when global humanitarian and economic crisis made life much more difficult for the underprivileged and excluded people with whom ROTA work and the Board of Directors were extremely proud of the ROTA staff, volunteers and partners who worked tirelessly to give many thousands of people and hundreds of communities across Asia and the Middle East the opportunity of a better, more positive future. We achieved so much together and there were many highlights to our success. Download the report for details.

Veil of Tears

The stories in this collection were gathered over a period of time by IRIN radio reporters in different provinces of Afghanistan. In each case, the reporter set out to investigate the circumstances affecting people’s lives in a particular district or village - and in each case the deaths of women in pregnancy and childbirth came up as a leading concern. While the people featured in this booklet come from widely different parts of the country and represent Afghanistan’s rich ethnic tapestry, their stories speak as if with a single voice.

INEE Pocket Guide to Inclusive Education 

This guide looks at how to make education in emergencies more accessible for everyone, particularly those often excluded from education. The guide is aimed at anyone working to provide, manage or support education services in emergencies – whether through government, non-governmental or international agencies. The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) is an open global network working together to ensure all people the right to quality and safe education in emergencies and post-crisis recovery. To learn more please visit  www.ineesite.org.