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About Rotaract
Rotaract is an international programme for
adults (18-30) who want to make a difference. It
was founded in 1968 by Rotary International, an
association of clubs made up of service-minded
business and professional leaders.
Today, there are more than 7,300 Rotaract clubs
sponsored by Rotary clubs, with some 170,000
members - known as Rotaractors - in over 150
countries.
Clubs are either based in the community or in
a university. Rotaract clubs enable Rotaractors
to grow personally and professionally, address
community needs and promote international un-
derstanding through friendship and service.
Rotaract clubs hold meetings, usually every two
weeks, which feature speakers, discussions and
visits to other clubs. Rotaractors also get together
for service projects, social activities and leader-
ship workshops. Beyond the club level, Rotarac-
tors can take advantage of district conferences,
projects and training seminars, and participate
in an international meeting prior to the annual
Rotary International Convention.
More about Rotaract may be found on the of-
ficial Rotaract page on the Rotary International
website or on the Rotaractor Wiki page with the
online historical archive and library of Rotaract
around the world.
Cyprus currently has 11 active Rotaract clubs,
with each organising its own activities, projects
and events. At least once a year all the clubs par-
ticipate in a pancyprian project and a fellowship
weekend that gives the opportunity for members
to get to know each other.
Maria Ioannou
Ioanna Kythreotou
Hambis Tsangaris
