SOWNY's Media Club: October Selections

Posted by Sarah Bradshaw
Expand Your Learning: Join the SOWNY Media Club!
October is Community Economic Development Month across Rotary International. To deepen our collective understanding of how grassroots economic empowerment and scalable innovation transform communities, the SOWNY E-Club invites all District 7090 members to join our monthly Rotary Media Club.
Rather than a traditional book club, the Media Club curates a monthly multimedia lineup, featuring a book, a film, and a podcast episode; allowing Rotarians, Rotaractors, and friends to engage through whichever media format fits their schedule.
October Media Lineup: Community Economic Development
Book: Poor Economics by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo
This eye-opening book investigates the daily economic lives of the global poor, offering a fresh, randomized-control-trial approach to understanding why traditional poverty-reduction strategies succeed or fail.
Based on a true story, this inspiring biographical drama follows a young girl in the slums of Uganda who discovers life-changing potential and upward mobility through the strategic game of chess.
This episode explores innovative international economic policies—highlighting how market-based water allocation and modern inflation targeting can reshape community stability and financial resilience.
How District Rotarians Can Participate
Follow & Engage: Connect with our club's social media pages (Instagram & Facebook) throughout the month to read key takeaways and join the discussion in the comment sections.
Spark Club Discussions: Bring these picks to your own club's weekly meetings, literacy committee discussions, or fellowship events to start meaningful conversations on educational equity.
Tune In on the Go: Listen to the podcast on your daily commute or host a movie night with fellow members to watch the featured film.
Look out for our media lineups at the beginning of every month as we explore each of Rotary’s designated monthly themes through books, film, and audio!