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YFU & THE ALLIANCE FOR INTERNATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE RESPOND TO PROPOSED CHANGES TO BILL H.R. 3344   Proposed Bill Amendments Would Drastically Impact Education & Cultural Exchange Programs. Bethesda,…

YFU ALUM NOMINATED TO LEAD U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Sylvia Matthews Burwell tapped as next U.S. Health Secretary Bethesda, MD (April 15, 2014) – Youth For Understanding…

YFU USA Exchanges Once Again Recognized for Quality and Safety   YFU USA Receives Full Listing in Three CSIET Listing Categories   Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is pleased to…

YFU USA WELCOMES FOUR NEW TRUSTEES  Newly elected leaders bring diversity of experience, wide-ranging philanthropic knowledge to role as stewards of intercultural understanding Bethesda, MD (February 20, 2014) – Youth…

PRESS KIT CONTENTS: 1. YFU USA Sets Bold Vision for Next Decade 2. YFU USA to Move Headquarters to Historic Wonder Bread Factory 3. YFU USA Welcomes New Vice President…

YFU USA spreads message of intercultural exchange at NASCAR Ford Championship. Bethesda, MD (November 12, 2013) – Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is excited to bring intercultural exchange to NASCAR’s…

YFU USA spreads message of intercultural exchange in New York City’s Times Square. Bethesda, MD (October 8, 2013) – Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) is excited to have two new…

The Kojo Nnamdi show recently dedicated an episode to discussing the changing landscape of study abroad programs – YFU USA’s CEO even chimed in on the conversation! Didn’t get to…

New Modern Look Reflects Enthusiasm for Future, Belief in Power of Young People Bethesda, MD (July, 2013) –Each year more than 4,500 YFU exchange students are provided opportunities for self-discovery through…

INTERNATIONAL EDUCATOR/COMMUNICATOR CHOSEN AS NEW PRESIDENT& CEO OF YFU USA Hill assumes duties at leading international cultural exchange organization on June 3 (BETHESDA, MD – May 3, 2013) The Board…