To provide challenging intercultural learning experiences for young people.
To promote their social and personal development through international volunteer programmes
To promote intercultural understanding, equality of opportunity,tolerance and peace among people in the world
ICYE is...
A leader in international youth exchange programmes with more than 60 years of experience
Long and short - term exchange programmes for 2.000 participants annually
An international Federation of National Committees in 45 countries
An international voluntary service programme promoting young people's active and global citizenship
An experience based programme to enhance young people's intercultural understanding and commitment to peace and justice
An international network co-ordinated by national offices and dedicated co-workers, who provide volunteers with the necessary orientation, training and support
The International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) is an international non-profit youth exchange organisation promoting youth mobility, intercultural learning and international voluntary service. ICYE organises long and short-term exchanges combining home stays with voluntary service in a variety of community service projects in more than 34 countries around the world.
ICYE's goals
ICYE is committed to and will work with others who are committed to:
Justice for all persons who suffer from social, political, economic and personal injustice;
Break through the barriers between cultures and peoples;
The principle of equality among cultures, nations and sexes;
Providing experiences that will encourage international and intercultural understanding;
Helping participants to become aware of the issues and problems in the local and national community in order to better understand world-wide socio-economic-political issues and problems;
Encouraging commitment to act on these understandings, both during the exchange experience and beyond."
