Interact Club is an international organization of service and social clubs for young people of Middle school age that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship and promotes international understanding and peace. The name was created by combining the words "international" and "action." Interact Clubs are sponsored by Rotary Clubs as a program of Rotary International. Rotary Clubs provide guidance and inspiration, but the Interact Clubs are self-governing and self-supporting.
Each year, Interact Club complete overall community service project and at least one projects that further international understanding and goodwill. Interactors develop a worldwide network of friendships through exchanges with local and overseas clubs. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends.
Through their service activities, Interactors learn the importance of:- Developing leadership skills and personal integrity.
- Demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others.
- Understanding the value of individual responsibility and hard work.
- Advancing international understanding and goodwill.
The first Interact Club was initiated in 1962 by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, USA. Two months later, the first Interact Club outside the United States was established in Tanjore, India. Today there are more than 7,780 Interact Clubs in some 107 countries and geographical areas, making Interact a truly worldwide phenomenon.
Activities
- Blood Donation Camp
- Health Checkup Camp
- Foreign Exchange Programs
- Big Billion Smiles
- Special Santa etc.
