
Rotary Youth Exchange
District 6000 Iowa
About Rotary Youth Exchange
Welcome to our Rotary Youth Exchange program. We are excited you are interested in learning more about the adventure of an international exchange!
Rotary Youth Exchange District 6000 is a non-profit Rotarian volunteer-led youth exchange program that provides the opportunity for students ages 15-19 to learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. We encourage gap year students in between high school and college to apply as well. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity international exchange that are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries.
Our Iowa district's program covers roughly the southern half of Iowa, including the cities of Des Moines metro, Ames, Marshalltown, Iowa City Corridor, Quad Cities, Fairfield, Newton and Burlington.
Our mission is to promote international understanding, goodwill, and peace through the exchange of students. We believe we can create a more peaceful and connected world by fostering these connections between young people from different cultures.
To begin your journey, please reach out to your local Rotary club. In the meantime, we invite you to explore our site for more information. We include information on the costs, the benefits and challenges of an international exchange along with a detailed process described under the "Apply Now" section to begin this incredible cultural exchange journey!
Thank you for visiting and begining your exploration of taking an exchange journey!
Your District 6000 Iowa Rotary Youth Exchange Team






We believe that by providing young people with the opportunity to experience different cultures and languages, we can create a more peaceful and connected world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote international understanding, goodwill, and peace through the exchange of students. We believe that by fostering connections between young people from different cultures, we can create a more peaceful and connected world.


Our Vision
Our vision is a world where young people are able to appreciate and celebrate the diversity of cultures and languages, and work together to create a more peaceful and connected global community.