An Experience of a Lifetime

Every year approximately 7,000 students ages 15 to 19 go abroad under the auspices of the Rotary Youth Exchange program, either for the academic year or an extended period of time. The increased self awareness and global perspective which they derive from the experience would not be possible without the commitment of the many volunteer host families and the dedication of those Rotarians who serve as youth exchange officers.

Each year, local Rotary districts and clubs worldwide arrange thousands of international youth exchanges for high school-aged students. A primary goal of the program is to foster world understanding by way of intercultural exchange.