Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) is a leadership development training programme run by Rotary Districts and Rotary Clubs for young people all over the world.

RYLA's Core Curriculum

Every RYLA includes the following topics:

• Fundamentals of leadership
• Ethics of positive leadership
• Importance of communication skills in effective leadership
• Problem-solving and conflict management
• Rotary's purpose and service to the community
• Building self confidence and self-esteem
• Elements of community and global citizenship

Officially adopted by Rotary International in 1971, RYLA is one of the most significant and fastest growing programmes of Rotary service.  Each year, thousands of young people take part in the programme worldwide.