Rotary Youth Exchange (YEP)

The Rotary Youth Exchange Program is badly affected by the worldwide pandemic.

Many countries are under strict conditions and international flights are limited.

When the situation improves, Rotary Youth Exchange will continue.

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

....an opportunity of a lifetime

....to follow a dream

The Rotary Youth Exchange Program enables youth aged 15-18 years to study for up to 12 months in an overseas country.

The video below is from Rotary District 6690 USA, but illustrates aspects of the Rotary Youth Exchange Program.

Summary of Rotary Youth Exchange arrangements

The student's natural parents or guardian provide for all of the following costs: an administration fee; return airfare, as arranged by Rotary; personal insurance, as defined by Rotary International; internal travel in overseas country including Rotary organized tour; day to day living expenses of the student, postage, phone calls, personal items, clothing, footwear etc., and a small emergency fund (redeemable at conclusion of exchange, if unused)

Rotary provides: Rotary approved host-families who provide a family environment for the student; schooling and the payment of normal school fees and expenses; a monthly allowance of approximately $100 to the student; a student counselor, both here and in the host country; and back up support and counseling for the family of the student.

For more information contact D9640 YEP CHAIR: David Kenny