Rotary Youth Exchange – DISTRICT 5160

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2024-25 UPDATE

Message from Rotary District 5160 Youth Exchange Helena Meyer-Knapp

Thank you for your interest in Rotary Youth Exchange!

Many of you looking at this District 5160 Rotary Youth Exchange webpage are likely thinking about Youth Exchange for the first time. Welcome. We are glad you are here and look forward to working directly with you this year or sometime in the near future.

Rebuilding momentum following Rotary’s pause during the pandemic turned out to be a marathon rather than a sprint. Even this year we are not quite at a full return to normal. This has not stopped us innovating however, so beginning in the 2024-25 year we are offering a Short-Term Exchange Program (STEP) in addition to the option for a full-year exchange.

2024-25 will mark my first year as District 5160 Youth Exchange Chair. That makes me extra grateful for the experienced and enthusiastic team that makes the entire program roll along.

If you’re interested in participating in Youth Exchange — student, host parent, volunteer — please check out the information on our site here, and please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Exposure to new cultures and customs is a powerful way to promote global understanding and peace. And it’s not just students who benefit – Rotary Clubs and host families do, too.

Although Youth Exchange is administered by the District, a successful exchange depends on the active involvement of Rotarians, their families and the community.

Give a young person the opportunity of a lifetime by participating in Rotary Youth Exchange!