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Youth

The Rotary Club of Waitakere City is committed to helping the youth of West Auckland.

Our objectives are to

To support Youth projects that we are currently involved in
To evaluate, and where possible, support new projects that benefit the youth of Waitakere City
To promote worthwhile youth events through our weekly bulletin and our contacts
To seek extra funding to help fund youth activities

Rotary Youth Projects

That we support and can help young West Auckland attend include:

MUNA - Model United Nations Assembly
Held in May we can help with part costs for one team
Outward Bound
We can help with part costs for one student per year
Rotary National Science and Technology Forum (Summer School Science) Held over the summer break we can sponsor one student and help with part of the costs
RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Award Seminar
A week long training camp in April or May with an emphasis on Leadership Training. We can sponsor a young person and may be able to help towards costs
Spirit of Adventure
We can help with part costs for one student per year

Other Projects

The Waitakere City Rotary Club also support:

Henderson Police Bluelight projects
West Auckland Truancy Services

Fundraising

The major source of the funds for Youth Projects comes from our annual Soap Box Derby. Some of the organizations we assist help us with manpower and support for this event. Last year both Truancy Services and the local Girl Guide Association, amongst others, provided support.