Rotary Club of Irvine / Irvine Rotary Foundation

Rotary Friendship Exchange Campaign

Building Bridges of Friendship and Service across Continents
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$30.00 - $250.00
 

$1,003 Raised

$8,000 goal

Rotary Friendship Exchange

Are you ready to open your heart to new cultures, share unforgettable experiences, and make lifelong friends around the world? 


The Rotary Friendship Exchange between District 5320 and District 9212 (Kenya) offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity to embrace the true spirit of Rotary - "Service above Self" - while immersing yourself in the vibrant landscapes, cultures, and communities of East Africa and Southern California.


RFE is an international program where Rotarians and families travel abroad to connect with local clubs, experience culture firsthand, join service projects, and build friendships that last a lifetime.



How to Participate?


Host:  Open your home to one or more of our visitors in April for part of their stay.


Travel:  Join the District 5320 delegation to visit Kenya in September.


Sponsor an Exchange Guest:  Sponsor a day or week of activities for our exchange guests.



2026 Exchange Schedule


April 4-12 (California)

10 Kenyans visit District 5320:  Home stays, club meetings, service projects, cultural evenings, and tours of local attractions. 


Sept 19–29 (Kenya)

10 Californians visit District 9212:  Home stays in Nairobi, visits to Maasai Mara and

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Price
Karaoke Night
Karaoke Night
$30.00
Kenya Traveler Commitment Fee
Kenya Traveler Commitment Fee
This fee secures your application to travel to Kenya. In the event we have more applicants than traveler spots available, the fee will be refunded to those not selected to travel.
$250.00

Sponsor a Guest
Price
Sponsor One Exchange Guest for a Day
Sponsor One Exchange Guest for a Day
Sponsor the activities and non-host meals for one of the exchange guests for a day.
$100.00
76 left
Sponsor One Exchange Guest for 8 Days
Sponsor One Exchange Guest for 8 Days
Sponsor the activities and non-host meals for one of the exchange guests for the 8-day stay.
$800.00
12 left

ATTENDEE AND CONTRIBUTOR COMMENTS
Audrey Ishibashi

Linda Newby


HAVE QUESTIONS?

Jutta Whitaker-Gamboa
Rotary Friendship Exchange Chair
949-701-0895


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