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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…

YFU congratulates YFU Community College Program student Pei (Joe) Zhou of China top scorer for the 2012-2013 American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC) Mathematics League Competition. Nationwide Math…

April 8th marks an important day for Youth For Understanding (YFU) around the world. It marks the birthday of the towering figure whom we rightfully consider the founder of YFU:…

YFU USA wants to know why your host family or international son or daughter is “The Best!”   This opportunity is open to both students and families that have either hosted…

Capture Your World Made by YFU – International YFU Photo Contest   All of us feel the motivation to prove how YFU has had an impact in our lives –…

Youth For Understanding (YFU) USAis pleased to announce the election of Daryl Weinert as its new Chairman following a unanimous decision by the Board of Trustees.  Weinert, who previously served…

Are you an artiste? Would you like to see your masterpiece featured on the YFU USA website and in other promotional materials? Go ahead – share your YFU story/vision with…

State Capitol Ceremony on April 8th to Recognize Youth For Understanding Day  Denver, CO April 6, 2011:  Governor John Hickenlooper has proclaimed April 8th as Youth For Understanding Day in…

This year marks a significant milestone in the history of YFU. Join us as we celebrate 60 years of preparing young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing,…

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…