Introduction

Rotaract is an international organization of service clubs for men and women aged 18-30 that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship, encourages high ethical standards in business and promotes international understanding and peace.

The goals of Rotaract:

* To develop professional and leadership skills.
* To emphasize respect for the rights of others, based on recognition of the worth of each individual.
* To recognize the dignity and value of all useful occupations as opportunities to serve.
* To recognize, practice and promote ethical standards as leadership qualities and vocational responsibilities.
* To develop knowledge and understanding of the needs, problems and opportunities in the community and worldwide.
* To provide opportunities for personal and group activities to serve the community and promote international understanding and goodwill to all people

Rotaract clubs organise a variety of projects and activities, depending primarily on the interests of club members.  There are, however, three types of activities within the Rotaract program that all clubs undertake in varying degrees:
Most importantly the Rotaract program is designed to provide un-rivalled social opportunities for its members (dinners, dances, weekends away).