Discover Beyond Borders: Social Justice & Leadership
17 – 21 June 2027 | The Hague, Netherlands | Interactors aged 14 – 18 years
We are preparing the first International RYLA in the Netherlands designed exclusively for Interactors: a five-day leadership experience bringing together 20 to 30 young leaders from the Netherlands and partnering countries. The programme will combine leadership development, peacebuilding, social justice and international friendship, with a strong connection to the Youth Peace Summit in The Hague.
PROGRAMME DIRECTION
• Youth Peace Summit activities in The Hague
• Leadership, communication and team-building workshops
• Peacebuilding, ethical leadership, social justice and advocacy
• Cultural exchange, reflection and participant-led activities
• Visits to the International Criminal Court and related organisations
INVITATION TO PARTNER COUNTRIES
We are looking for Rotary districts and clubs that can help us build a balanced international cohort and give Interactors a meaningful cross-border leadership experience.
• Identify and nominate motivated Interactors
• Appoint a local contact and support permissions and travel preparation
• Sponsor 1–2 Interactors per country
WHAT PARTICIPANTS GAIN
• Stronger leadership, communication and teamwork skills
• Practical exposure to peacebuilding and social justice
• Confidence to act on community and global issues
• New friendships and connections across Rotary's youth network
PLANNING STATUS
Budget, participation fee, accommodation and travel arrangements are still being developed. Safeguarding and supervision will follow Rotary youth protection requirements and applicable Dutch requirements.
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is Rotary’s intensive leadership programme for young people, built around leadership, communication, teamwork, service and community action.
This 2027 edition will be the first international RYLA in the Netherlands designed exclusively for Interactors aged 14–18.
Interested in partnering? We will organise an online meeting with interested parties in the second half of November 2026. Exact date and link will follow. Please contact: interact@rotary-d1610.nl
