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From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your commitment to YFU, especially in this last year. It has been a difficult time for all, and we greatly appreciate…

Update July 30 For nearly 70 years, YFU has remained a leader in international high school exchange. The health, safety, and well-being of all of our participants have always been…

Both the coronavirus pandemic and the continued fight for racial justice among Black people worldwide illustrate our shared fate as members of a community that extends beyond national borders. We…

Did you receive an email, postcard, or both from us? YFU is working with PCI Company on a project to honor our 70th Anniversary year. This digital “Oral History Project” will…

YFU USA stands with our communities in their efforts against racism, inequality, and violence. We are despondent over the brutal death of George Floyd. Once again, we are reminded of…

I hope this message finds you safe and well. I’m writing with an update about Youth For Understanding USA (YFU) and an urgent plea for your immediate help, at one of…

First and most important, I hope you and your family are well, safe, and secure right now. The YFU Office in Washington, D.C., is closed, and all employees are working…

Today, the YFU Global Office reached the very difficult decision that all current YFU programs worldwide are no longer feasible.…

After carefully considering the information coming in from different sources, the YFU Global Office, after consultation with YFU Italy, has decided to terminate the program for international students currently in…

YFU USA is monitoring the latest information and official directives concerning the novel COVID-19 to assess and decide action steps to keep YFU students safe. The health and wellbeing of…