Youth Programs Division
The Youth Programs Division is committed to empowering the successor generation and establishing long-lasting ties between the United States and other countries through exchange programs and institutional partnerships. Programs focus primarily on secondary schools and promote mutual understanding, leadership development, educational transformation, and democratic ideals.
Latest News and Highlights
Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES)
Secretary Clinton, Under Secretary McHale, and Senators Lugar and Leahy celebrated the successful exchange year of 280 YES students in Washington, D.C.
Read Secretary Clinton's Remarks | Watch Secretary Clinton Deliver Remarks |
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Why We Host International High School Exchange Students
Host families share why they chose to open up their homes to an exchange student.
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Youth Programs Highlights Video
Follow the latest stories of Youth Programs participants from around the world!
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YES Alumna Guest Blogs for the New York Times
Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) alumna Sher Bano guest blogs for New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof's "On the Ground" blog. Read the blog »
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