The Rotary Youth Exchange Program provides a great opportunity for teenagers to travel overseas and live and study in a different country. It provides an opportunity of a life time for young people to build friendships, immerse themselves in a different culture and different education system, and helps to foster tolerance and acceptance of ways of life that may be very different from their own. Normally the young person spends 3 months with each family while being hosted by a local Rotary Club. For continuity of their education, it is usual for them to remain at the one school for the entire year. Hence, because we are a world wide club with members situated all over the globe and Australia, if is difficult for our club to host a student. However, we can participate by hosting a student for a short time. Maybe a long weekend or part of the school holidays. Are there any interesting events happening in your area that an exchange student may enjoy? Do you live near a beach? Maybe you could provide a short stay visit for a student who is hosted in the country. If you have teenage children, all the better, they can entertain the student. Even if you are a single parent or grand parent, you are able to host a student. If you feel you could host a student for a short stay, please contact our Youth Director, Kian Safaei who will put you in contact with the right people.