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International Four-H Youth Exchange Association of the U.S.A.

The International Four-H Youth Exchange Association of the USA, Inc. is an organization which fosters a continuing commitment of it members, and others interested in 4-H International Programs, to global awareness and inter-cultural understanding.

MISSION STATEMENT

The International Four-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) Association of the USA, Inc., in cooperation with the Cooperative Extension System, will:

• promote world peace through exchange opportunities for mutual understanding,

• support and perpetuate the growth of 4-H International education and exchange programs,

• provide support to returning international exchange participants,

• provide financial assistance for exchanges through its affiliated IFYE Foundation of the USA,

• provide recognition to groups and individuals who further global awareness and inter-cultural understanding, and

• establish a network to further international understanding.

We will fulfill these obligations through active participation in state and national associations and/or involvement in inter-cultural learning activities at local, county, state, regional, national and international levels.