Youth For Understanding is one of the oldest and largest high school exchange programs in the world. We are a private, non-profit educational program dedicated to preparing young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Description:
YFU offers young people the adventure of a lifetime - the opportunity to explore other countries and cultures, master new languages, and discover themselves. We seek to transform young people by instilling passion for life-long learning, and the skills and knowledge to thrive and contribute amidst cultural diversity.

History:
Youth For Understanding is one of the oldest and largest high school exchange programs in the world. We are a private, non-profit educational program dedicated to preparing young people for their responsibilities and opportunities in a changing, interdependent world.

Contact people:

Mary Wennerstrum, District Coordinator, (phone), (email) Jan Peck, Field Director, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (515) 276-8513

Address:

District Office-8230 Hickman Rd # 300 Des Moines, IA 50325 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.yfu-usa.org