YFU advances intercultural understanding,聽life-long learning, global competencies,聽mutual respect, and social responsibility through聽transformational聽educational exchanges聽for generations of聽youth, families, and communities, supported by dedicated volunteers and professional staff.
The global YFU network, consisting of Member Organizations聽in more than 50 different countries, is united by the belief that full cultural immersion is the most effective means to gain the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly multicultural, interconnected and competitive global society. Youth For Understanding -聽YFU has remained a trusted leader of intercultural student聽exchange programs for more than 70 years because of its commitment to safety, reputation for quality, and exceptional support services.