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Guest Essay from YFU USA Featured in 2016 State of Civil Society Report

9 years ago

Curious about YFU’s history and where our mission has led us 65-years later? Check out YFU USA President & CEO Michael Hill’s guest essay, “Creating a ‘Standing Army’ of Young…

YFU Host Parents Applaud YES Program

9 years ago

Did you know that each year, YFU welcomes scholarship winners from several US Government sponsored programs? Learn more about welcoming a future leader like Stefanija into your home. http://yfuusa.org/host/scholarship-students “This…

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Why Hosting Matters

9 years ago

Host families are a family we build rather than a family we are born into. Celebrate your host family on International Day of Families (May 15) by sharing the message…

YFU USA Exchanges Once Again Recognized for Quality and Safety

9 years ago

YFU USA Receives Full Listing in Three CSIET Listing Categories Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is pleased to announce that The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET) continues to…

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YFU Family Mourns Loss Following Earthquake in Ecuador

9 years ago

YFU USA joins the entire YFU family in mourning the loss of Nene, an exchange student from Germany, and Familia Tixilema Lopez, who were hosting her, during the recent devastating…

National Volunteer Week

9 years ago

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…

Happy Founder’s Week

9 years ago

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…

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