April 8th marks an important milestone in YFU history: the organization celebrates six decades of international youth exchange. Celebrated on YFU Founder Rachel Andresen’s birthday, the occasion holds exceptional meaning this year as YFU will exchange its 250,000th student. To learn more about Rachel, the six-decade history of YFU, and its profound effect across the country and around the world, click here.
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