Youth for Understanding South Africa is an international youth exchange organization that promotes intercultural exchange programs between South Africa and the world. Their mission is to advance intercultural understanding, mutual respect, and social responsibility through educational exchanges for youth, families, and communities. YFU South Africa is a registered non-profit, volunteer-driven organization and has been in existence since 1995. They form part of a world-wide family of YFU national organizations with offices in more than 50 countries.
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Carry The Baton For Climate action
Take Climate Action! Join schools across South Africa in a nationwide relay race. Create a strong climate action message to be delivered by WESSA to COP27, the UN Climate Change Conference. The race h…
The South African Alumni Network (SAAN)
Southern African Alumni Network was birthed through the African German Youth Initiative (AGYI) in an attempt to support exchange alumni. SAAN is a platform that offers support to exchange alumni. At t…
Youth for Understanding (YFU)
Youth for Understanding South Africa is an international youth exchange organization that promotes intercultural exchange programs between South Africa and the world. Their mission is to advance inter…
