What is Rotaract?
Rotaract brings together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
Rotaract Overview
Rotaract clubs are part of a global network of young leaders who are developing innovative solutions to the world's most pressing challenges. Rotaract clubs bring together people ages 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 and has grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organization of over 10,000 clubs in 180 countries. Rotaract clubs are either community or university based, and they're sponsored by a local Rotary club.
10,000+
Clubs Worldwide
180
Countries
300,000+
Members
Our Causes
Rotaract members are tackling some of the world's most pressing challenges. Our causes include:
Peacebuilding
Rotaract members train as peacebuilders to mediate conflict and create more peaceful communities.
Disease Prevention
We educate and equip communities to stop the spread of life-threatening diseases.
Clean Water
Rotaract members implement sustainable solutions to provide clean water and sanitation.
Education
We support programs that strengthen the capacity of communities to provide basic education.
The Rotaract Foundation
The Rotaract Foundation transforms your gifts into service projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. Since it was founded more than 100 years ago, the Foundation has spent more than $4 billion on life-changing, sustainable projects.
With your help, we can make lives better in your community and around the world.