National Volunteer Week
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to thank each and every one of you who have helped YFU to successfully carry out our mission and served as a…
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Happy Founder’s Week! Join us as we kick-off our 65th anniversary year and honor the work and vision of YFU’s Founder, Dr. Rachel Andresen. Read a special guest post from YFU…
Read More Complete Your YFU Application Today!
Still dreaming of eating sushi in Tokyo with a classmate, learning to salsa dance in Santander, or visiting the Taj…
Read More YFU Welcomes Andrew J. Hullinger as New Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is pleased to announce the selection of Andrew J. Hullinger, an accomplished senior level executive…
Read More YFU USA Launches New Virtual Exchange Initiative
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) today announces the introduction of a major global initiative to increase understanding and empathy amongst…
Read More YFU USA Welcomes Two New Trustees & Names Chief Operating Officer
Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is happy to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board of Trustees.…
Read More Longtime Volunteer Recognized with International Award
ach year the global Youth For Understanding (YFU) community nominates a volunteer from its network for the YFU International Volunteer…
Read More YFU Launches New Campus Ambassador Program
YFU is excited to announce the launch of our new Campus Ambassador Program (CAP). Following a competitive application process, five YFU young alumni were selected from across the country to…
Read More YFU Fundraising Gala to Celebrate 57 Years of US-Japan Youth Exchange
Event to honor legacy of cultural understanding and leadership realized by nearly 28,000 students since 1958.
Read More A Tale of Two Cubas through the Eyes of Two Leaders
Ahead of raising the U.S. flag over the U.S. Embassy in Havana on Friday, YFU President & CEO Michael Hill…
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