International Service

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE

Our International  Service programs includes activities with a global perspective in mind. This is one of the 5 Rotary AVENUES of Service. In this area we offer International Scholarships, International Youth Exchang, projects in World Community Service, the Education African Youth Program and our participation in the Waterton International Peace Park Assembly.  For more details on each of these areas, please click on the appropriate title in the OVERVIEW section on the left hand side of this window.

 

Our main objective through our programs is to build understanding, goodwill and a lasting relationship with people from different cultures and background. The objective may be accomplished through short vocational visits, long and short term exchange studies or assisting less fortunate communities around the world to a better life.

World Community Service (WCS)

Vision:  Empowering the World’s Most Vulnerable People 
Mission Statement: Humanitarian assistance for people in need that leads to individual and community self-reliance as well as a higher quality of life.

The WCS committee is a compassionate group of well-respected business leaders committed to providing leadership and ongoing support to humanitarian, educational and economic assistance projects that make a sustainable difference in the lives of those less fortunate in communities in multiple regions around the world.

Click here for details of the WCS program.

Click here to download the WCS application form for requesting funds for International Projects. (This is reviewed by the New Projects Sub Committee on a monthly basis)

 

Educating African Youth

Click here to visit the Educating African Youth website for further details.

 

Rotary Youth Exchange (RYEX)

Since its inception the Youth Exchange has sent over 70,000 students worldwide, offering approximately 8,000 students annually the opportunity live and study in another country for a year. The experience supports a lifetime of understanding and goodwill for both students and members of the participating clubs. Short term exchanges are also available.

Whether you're a student or a host family, Rotary Youth Exchange opens doors, opportunities and minds.
 
APPLICATIONS FOR  ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE - LONG-TERM PROGRAM -
AUG 2025-JUNE 2026 -   are now open
 
APPLICATIONS FOR  SHORT-TERM FAMILY-TO-FAMILY
SUMMER EXCHANGES ARE NOW CLOSED.  Check back in December 2024
 
 

 

Rotary New Generations Service Exchange (NGSE)

Short Term, customizable program for post-secondary students and professionals ages 18 - 30.

Participants are fully involved in designing their international exchange that combines their professional/vocational goals with Rotary service projects and cultural exchange exposure.
 
The deadlines by which outbound and inbound applicants must submit their application is as follows: 
  • January 15th for a May-August exchange
  • May 15th for a September-December exchange
  • September 15th for a January-April exchange.
Click here to learn more about this International Exchange program for young post-secondary students professionals.
 

Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Assembly

Every year Rotarians assemble at the Waterton Interntional Peace Park for a weekend of fellowship, learning about environmental topics and re-affirming their pledge of being peaceful neighbors.

Click here to learn more and register for the yearly Waterton Glacier International Peace Park Assembly.

 

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