What is Rotaract?
What is Rotaract?
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Rotaract is a global organisation that empowers people aged 18+ to create positive change in their local communities and around the world. Rotaract provides unique opportunities that assist its members in becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Members engage in a wide range of activities including social, professional and community events. Rotaract Clubs are more than just community service groups. Each club is a part of a global effort to bring peace and international understanding to the world. This effort starts at the community level, but it knows no limits in its outreach.
When you become a member of Rotaract, you join the global family of Rotary. There are 1.2 million Rotarians and 200 thousand Rotaractors worldwide.
History of Rotaract
History of Rotaract
Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 at the Univeristy of North Carolina. It was sponsored by the Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. “Rotaract” stands for “Rotary in Action”, although the name originally comes from a combination of “Rotary” and “Interact” (International & Action), the high school level program created by Rotary International in 1962.
What We Stand for
What We Stand for
We are a global network of young leaders committed to service, growth, and impact. As the youth arm of Rotary International, we provide opportunities for young people to enhance their knowledge, develop leadership skills, and drive meaningful change in their communities. Through community service, mentorship, and international collaboration, we foster goodwill, cultural exchange, and a spirit of unity. With over 10,904 clubs and 203,000 members worldwide, we stand for leadership, service, and global connection—creating a better world, one initiative at a time.
Number of Rotaractors and Rotaract Clubs
Number of Rotaractors and Rotaract Clubs
Rotaract club is available in 184 countries. There is an estimated 250,792 Rotractors and 10, 904 Rotaract Clubs in the world.
Our Vision
Our Vision
Expand service impact, cultivate strong leaders, foster global connections, and build a diverse, engaged community—working closely with Rotary to drive lasting change.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Provide opportunities for young people to enhance their knowledge and skills, promote community service, and foster international understanding and goodwill
Our Philosophy
We believe in the power of young people to drive change through leadership, service, and global collaboration. Our philosophy is rooted in personal and professional growth, fostering a spirit of innovation, inclusivity, and ethical leadership. We uphold the values of service above self, integrity, and cultural understanding, ensuring that every action we take contributes to a more connected and compassionate world. By empowering individuals to lead with purpose and work together for the greater good, we create lasting impact in our communities and beyond.
Our Core Values
Fellowship
We build lifelong relationships
Integrity
We honour our commitments
Diversity
We connect diverse perspectives
Service and Leadersip
We use our leadership skills and professional expertise to solve social issues in our communities
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