Rotaract originally began as a Rotary International youth program in 1968 at Charlotte North Rotary Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, and has grown into a major Rotary-sponsored organization of over 9,539 clubs spread around the world and 219,397 members.
It is a service, leadership and community service organization for young men and women between the ages 18–30.
Rotaract focuses on the development of young adults as leaders in their communities and workplaces.