Youth means the future. Youth means the continuation of our organization.
Inspired by People of Action, Rotary’s vision for the future is bold. There is no future - anywhere, and Rotary is not different- without youths.
Juventude significa future. Juventude significa a continuidade da nossa organizaçã𝑜.
Inspirada em Pessoas de Acção, a visão do Rotary para o futuro é impressionante. Não há futuro em nenhuma área – e o Rotary não é excepção, sem jovens.
May 2026
Follow The Youth
Shoki Wafula did not know what to expect when he was forced to leave his birth country of Uganda for South Africa. What he found was a Rotary community that welcomed him with warmth and friendship.
That experience inspired him to help create a Rotaract e-club where young leaders from around the world could connect, develop their skills, and serve together.
Rotary International President-elect Olayinka H. Babalola called on members to Create Lasting Impact by making their clubs more welcoming, carrying out impactful projects, and allowing their Rotary experiences to transform them personally.
“Rotary has changed us. It has shaped who we are and made us better people,” Babalola said at Rotary’s International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 12 January. “We often talk about changing the world. We talk about ending polio, about building peace. We do not think enough about how Rotary transforms us.”
Rotary International Director (RID) Daniel Tanase has issued a heartfelt rallying call to all clubs across Africa: “Retain every member. Give something to our Foundation. Charge towards the finish line!”
In a message carried in Rotary Africa, RID Daniel described the past year in one powerful word; MAGIC. He celebrated the resilience and service spirit of clubs in Zone 22, which spans all 20 Rotary districts on the continent.
