Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
YFU advances intercultural understanding, life-long learning, global competencies, mutual respect, and social responsibility through transformational educational exchanges for generations of youth, families, and communities, supported by dedicated volunteers and professional staff.
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Our Vision
YFU envisions generations of empowered global citizens for a more peaceful and sustainable world
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Our Values
Our values are shared by all our Member Organizations, and affect how we carry out our exchange programs and operations
Learning: For Life
Volunteering: Engaged and Dedicated
Caring: Personal and People-Oriented
Valuing Diversity: Inclusive and Fair
Promoting: Quality, Transparency, Sustainability
Cooperating in International Solidarity