Article from Bryan Goodwin, Altona CityThe 2025-2026 update for “Rotary Programs for Schools” can now be downloaded from the District 9800 Website. Programs added include: The Rotary 4-way Test, Ethical use of AI for Mock Job Interviews and Poster Design Competition, Rotary Peace Poles, Youth Sailing Challenge, Science and Engineering Challenge. QR Codes were used to replace URLs, where practicable.
At the heart of every thriving community is its youth – full of promise, potential, and the power to shape a better future. Through a wide range of youth programs, Rotary seeks to empower the next generation by providing opportunities for leadership, personal growth, service, and global citizenship. Aligned with this year's Rotary theme, "Unite for Good”, these initiatives bring together students, schools, communities, and Rotary clubs to foster collaboration, compassion, and positive change.
The Rotary Programs for Schools publication highlights the diverse programs available to school students, from local service projects and leadership camps to international exchanges and skill-building initiatives. Each program reflects Rotary’s belief that when young people are supported and united in purpose, they can make a lasting impact – on themselves, their peers, and the world around them.
Rotary youth programs, and those that deliver them, inspire students to connect, grow and unite for good.