Rotaract is born
Rotary International launches the Rotaract programme for young people on 13 March 1968. Today there are more than 10,000 clubs in 180 countries.
November 1996 30 years in Ankara
30 years of service above self.
Ankara Anıttepe Rotaract is a Rotary club where people aged 18–30 serve their community through volunteering, leadership and friendship. Our goal for the 2026–27 term: Create Lasting Impact.
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610th meeting · 11th of the term
Next meeting: Thursday 19 November, 7:30 pm
Hybrid Hub, Ankara · Join this meeting as a guest
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Come to our next meeting as a guest
Membership starts with coming to a meeting. Fill in the form and pick a meeting; we'll take care of the rest.
- We receive your applicationOur membership committee gets back to you within 2 days.
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Our story
From 1996 to today
Anıttepe Rotaract is founded
In November 1996 we start out as one of Ankara's Rotaract clubs, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ankara Anıttepe.
The first Hello New Term Party
Our party that opens every new term and brings clubs together begins. In 2026 it was held for the 20th time.
Traditions grow
Red and White Everywhere, Balloon Fairies and Bordo become projects passed down from one generation of members to the next.
Create Lasting Impact
On 1 July the board led by President Simay Oğuzkurt takes office. In October, for the Republic's 103rd year, we take to the streets with 103 flags.
30 years, 610 meetings
The club turns 30 in November 2026. The meeting on 19 November is our 610th since the club was founded.
30years, since November 1996
610club meetings
20years of Hello New Term
103flags on 29 October 2026
2,051Instagram followers
Signature projects
What we do again every year
Projects the club has kept going for years. Each term, new members bring them to life again.
Our values
How we decide
Every club in the Rotary family asks the same four questions and serves in the same seven areas. We choose our projects by them too.
The Four-Way Test
Of the things we think, say or do:
Think of an idea you have and tick the four questions one by one.
Rotary's 7 areas of focus
Every Rotary and Rotaract club in the world runs its service projects in these seven areas.
- Promoting peaceBuilding dialogue and mutual understanding.
- Fighting diseasePreventing disease, polio above all, and widening access to treatment.
- Clean water, sanitation and hygieneAccess to safe water and healthy living conditions.
- Saving mothers and childrenHealthy lives for mothers and young children.
- Supporting educationEvery child able to reach school and learning.
- Growing local economiesSupporting local economies and job skills.
- Protecting the environmentProtecting natural resources and spreading sustainable living.
Calendar
A Rotary year
The Rotary year runs from 1 July to 30 June. The yellow line marks today; tap an event to see its details.
Membership
It starts with showing up
You don't need to fill in anything to start. Coming to your first meeting as a guest is enough; the rest takes five steps.
Board
Board of directors
News
Latest from the club
103 flags
Red and White Everywhere: 103 years of the Republic, 103 flags
For the Republic's 103rd year, we carried 103 Turkish flags and 103 Atatürk flags through the streets of Ankara together with children.
End Polio Now
World Polio Day
We supported Rotary's global campaign for a world without polio.
Vogue
Hello New Term Party turns 20
We celebrated our party's 20th year with a "Vogue" theme, together with friends from other clubs.
606th
A guest from the district at our meeting
We welcomed Mert Toktaş, Assistant District Rotaract Representative for Group 1 clubs.
Issue 1
The first President's Letter is out
This term's projects and club news, in President Simay Oğuzkurt's letter.
Rotary family
Part of a big family
Since 1905 · 1 million+ membersRotary International
Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Central AsiaRotary District 2430
60 clubs · DRR Alper AbacıgilRotaract 2430
Our sponsor clubRotary Club of Ankara Anıttepe
Since November 1996Anıttepe Rotaract
Documents
Bylaws and guides
Our club operates as a registered association. You can find our bylaws, the Rotaract handbook and the relevant regulations here (in Turkish).
FAQ
Questions you might have
What's the difference between Rotaract and Rotary?
Rotaract is Rotary International's club programme for young people aged 18 and over. Rotary clubs are usually made up of experienced business and professional people; Rotaract clubs are made up of university students and young professionals. We share the same goals: service, leadership and international friendship.
Do I need to be a student to join?
No. Students and working people can both join. What matters is taking part in meetings and projects regularly.
How do I come to a meeting?
We meet every other Thursday at 7:30 pm at Hybrid Hub. Just fill in the guest application form and pick a meeting; we'll meet you at the door. Meetings are held in Turkish, and members are happy to help in English.
What can I do in the club?
You can join one of our committees: service projects, international service, vocational service, disaster response, public relations, membership or hobbies. Each committee is led by a member.
Contact
Get in touch
Write to us to partner on a project or ask a question. If you want to visit, the guest application is quicker.
Email
anitteperotaract1996@gmail.comMeeting placeHybrid Hub, Ankara
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Meeting daysEvery other Thursday, 7:30 pm