 | Author's Name: Barbara Yerondais Date: Sun 01 Jun 2025 |
Rotary International designates May as Youth Service Month, a period focused on recognizing, promoting, and celebrating the contributions of young people through Rotary's youth programs. This month highlights Rotary's commitment to developing the next generation of leaders through various initiatives. Rotary clubs around the world engage in activities, projects, and programs to support youth and showcase their positive impact.
So to Focus on Youth, :
Rotary recognizes the importance of youth in creating positive change and invests in their development through various programs.
May is a time to celebrate the efforts and leadership of young people involved in Rotary's youth programs.
Rotary International has several youth programs, including Interact (for high school students), Rotaract (for young adults), and Rotary Youth Exchange, which all focus on service, leadership, and international understanding.
Youth Service Month highlights the positive impact of Rotary's youth programs, both locally and globally.
Reflection in youth service is a process where individuals, often youth workers or participants, thoughtfully analyse their experiences to gain insights, improve practice, and foster personal and professional growth. It involves looking back, thinking about what happened, and applying that understanding to future actions. This process can be done individually, with supervisors, peers, or within a community of practice.
Reflection in youth service is a crucial element for continuous improvement and personal development. It allows individuals to:
In essence, reflection is a powerful tool that can be used to enhance the quality of youth service, promote the development of youth workers, and ultimately improve the lives of young people.
So today lets celebrate our Youth, and nurture our leaders of tomorrow
Thank you Barbara Yerondais for the Reflection on Wednesday 28 May 25.
