Rotaract clubs around the world are making bold moves — leading humanitarian projects that tackle real-world challenges in health, environment, education, and economic development.
From grant-funded reforestation in Guatemala to grassroots education campaigns in Kenya, these projects are more than club initiatives. They are youth-led global missions, and they are growing in size, scope, and impact.
If your club is ready to go beyond local fundraising and launch a humanitarian trip of your own, this guide will help you do it right.
Rotaract humanitarian projects share three core traits:
These projects are often supported by Rotary sponsor clubs, community stakeholders, and travel partners like Somos who specialize in in-country logistics and nonprofit coordination
Rotaract clubs from the US and Canada have partnered with Wellkind Guatemala to plant native trees and build water capture systems in rural Mayan communities. These projects are:
Rotaractors helped build latrines and install water purification systems in under-resourced schools. With local Rotary clubs assisting on the ground, these trips resulted in long-term benefits for students and teachers.
The future of humanitarian travel lies in collaboration, preparation, and trust. If your club is inspired by these examples, the next step is simple: start planning.
We help match your club with vetted nonprofits in Guatemala and other Latin American countries. Each partner has a proven track record and clear project needs.
Start at somos.travel/rotaract
Our Guatemala-based team handles:
Translation and intercultural facilitation
Need help funding the trip? We’ve got tools for that.
👉 Download the Rotaract Trip Planning Toolkit
Includes: budgeting templates, fundraising guidance, timeline worksheet
We understand the responsibility that comes with travel. Every humanitarian trip with Somos includes:
Details at somos.travel/safety
Yes — with the right support. Many clubs co-lead with a Rotary sponsor or collaborate with Somos to manage the logistics.
We recommend Guatemala for first-time international travel due to strong partnerships, safety infrastructure, and accessible flights.
6 to 12 months is ideal, especially if fundraising is needed.
Humanitarian projects led by Rotaract are shaping the future of service travel. They prove that young leaders can move mountains — when given the chance, the tools, and the right support.
We’re here to help you build the next chapter of your club’s legacy.
Visit somos.travel/rotaract to get started today.
Any service initiative aligned with Rotary’s Areas of Focus that is led by or actively involves Rotaract members.
Yes. Many humanitarian trips include students, young professionals, and Rotary mentors working together.
Yes. Somos will present vetted options based on your goals and trip dates.
