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Empower Tomorrow’s Global Leaders Today

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Right now, YFU continues to rely on the generosity of friends like you. When you donate, your gift becomes an investment in the future and a commitment to building a more peaceful understanding world.

Your support empowers YFU USA to provide life-changing learning experiences through cultural exchange. Students are welcomed into host families, where everyday life becomes extraordinary. They share traditions, customs, and new perspectives, gaining a unique and deeply personal version of life abroad.

These experiences remind us of our shared humanity, that people everywhere celebrate, struggle, and dream in similar ways. Cultural exchange also humanizes diplomacy, moving it beyond politics and policy to build authentic connections between individuals and communities.

With your gift, you help eliminate stereotypes, foster tolerance, and expand opportunities for students to engage with the world. More people than ever would benefit from international exchange, and your decision to donate our education charity makes it possible.

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“My outlook of people has drastically changed because I have been shown firsthand that strong, true friendship can happen between anyone, regardless of cultural or language barriers. ”

— YFU scholarship recipient, Isabella, USA to Japan

Frequently Asked Questions

Your gift supports intercultural exchange programs that foster empathy, global understanding, and leadership in young people. Donations help provide scholarships, program costs, and support services to students and host families.

Yes. YFU USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and donations are fully tax-deductible as a charitable contribution.

You can give a one-time gift, set up recurring donations, or contribute to a specific fund such as varying scholarship funds or tributes.