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Rotary Programs, Projects and Initiatives

The breadth of Rotary’s work covers many areas, including Education, Water Sanitation and our global initiative to eradicate Polio

Rotary’s Programs deliver aid and support to people in our local community and abroad, guided by our motto of Service Above Self and the desire to volunteer with our gifts and knowledge.

Rotary Youth Leadership Awards

Rotary Youth Leadership Academy

RYLA is an experiential leadership program that helps young people develop confidence, leadership skills, and civic responsibility through interactive learning and mentorship over a long weekend.

Peacebuilding in Rotary

Rotary Peace Felloships

Fully funded academic and professional programs that prepare global leaders in peacebuilding and conflict resolution through graduate study or certificate training at leading international universities.

Rotary Youth Exchange

Rotary Youth Exchange

International exchange program enabling students to live abroad, experience new cultures, and build global understanding through immersive academic and family-based stays.

Rotary Community Corps

Rotary Community Corps

Community-based volunteer groups that partner Rotarians with nonmembers to identify local needs and implement solutions, empowering others to take ownership of sustainable community initiatives.

Rotary Global Grants

Global Grants

Interest-based global groups connecting members who share hobbies or professions, promoting international friendship, networking, and cultural exchange beyond traditional club activities.

Interact Clubs

Interact Clubs

Service clubs for students ages 12-18 that foster leadership development, develop a sense of community service, and international awareness through locally organized projects in area high schools.

Rotaract Clubs

Rotaract Clubs

A global network of college-aged adults focused on community service, leadership development, and professional growth through community and international projects.

Rotary Fellowships

Interest-based global groups connecting members who share hobbies or professions, promoting international friendship, networking, and cultural exchange beyond traditional club activities.

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Interested in joining a Rotary Club in Central Florida?

Rotary needs People of Action just like YOU to continue achieving its mission—and it all can start by requesting an invite to a Rotary meeting near your home or workplace. We continue building the next generation of Rotarian leaders to keep our wheel turning and fueling progress for our communities and the world as a whole.

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About Rotary Central Florida

This website is a Community Information Center about Rotary in Central Florida. Its purpose is to inform Central Floridians about Rotary’s projects, its values, and the goodwill it represents. As one of the world’s largest service organizations, Rotary continues to evolve with the times. Our membership is represented by Rotarians from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions—united under our motto of Service Above Self.

Rotary District 6980

Rotary District 6980 covers the Central Florida region across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Sumter Counties. The District is made up of 45 Rotary Clubs and 4 Rotaract Clubs bringing together nearly 1,700 volunteers from a diverse group of professions, ethnicities, and religions.

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