All around the world, Rotary clubs and districts are bringing
promising young people together for life-changing leadership training
through Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA), developing innovative
ways to engage young people based on their community’s unique needs. In
Colorado, USA,
teens with physical disabilities learn to overcome challenges to become leaders in their schools and communities.
Students in India are introduced to sustainable farming techniques by local agriculture experts.
Rotaractors in Nigeria partner
with Rotarians to discuss the importance of social responsibility and
mentorship. But this leadership journey doesn’t have to end with RYLA:
Invite young leaders to
stay connected with Rotary through Interact, Rotaract, and Rotary Youth Exchange.
If you want to start a RYLA program or expand an established one, you can now use district grants to
maximize your impact! Follow us on
Facebook to connect around the globe, and find resources to organize a RYLA in your community. Customize our
RYLA certificate to celebrate each participant. Questions? Email
ry...@rotary.org.
Taking Action
Submit your entry for the 2015-16 Rotaract Outstanding Project Awards
Rotaract clubs around the world change lives by developing innovative
solutions to community challenges both locally and globally. Tell us
about your club or district’s high-impact, sustainable project aligned
with
Rotary’s areas of focus. Share your success and get recognized for your outstanding service. Complete the
nomination form by
1 February. Discover inspiring projects from the
2014-15 winners.
Celebrate Alumni Reconnect Week ![Alumni Reconnect Week]()
Were you an Interactor, did you attend a RYLA, or did you participate in Rotary Youth Exchange? Help us celebrate the first
Alumni Reconnect Week,
1-8 October.
Connect with local Rotary clubs and
your district alumni chair to find out about events in your area. You
can help plan a service activity, speak at a club meeting or event, or
organize a fundraiser. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to
share your story, network with community leaders, and reconnect with
Rotary.
Mentorship makes club partnerships stronger ![Mentorship makes club parnerships stronger]()
The
Rotaract Club of Birmingham, in Alabama, USA, was looking for a new way to keep members engaged and able to network with business leaders.
Professional Partners began
simply as a mentorship program with the club’s sponsor Rotary club, but
it soon evolved into a unique partnership that transforms untapped
potential into action for both Rotaract members and their Rotarian
mentors.
Overheard on social media
Spotlight on working in Japan
Working together for disaster preparedness
![Interactors in Fukushima, Japan]()
Interactors gathered in
Fukushima, Japan,
site of the massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami, to discuss the
importance of earthquake safety and preparedness. Students from around
the country brainstormed ways to heighten safety awareness and to
improve communication regionwide after a natural disaster. Partnering
with the Japanese Red Cross, they also learned how to operate an
emergency soup kitchen.
UPcoming Events
Note: This list is informational only and does not constitute an
endorsement of any event. Please contact event organizers for details.
Poznań, Poland
8-11 October