Our Mission
Enhancing world understanding and global citizenship through high-quality international cultural immersion and exchange programs for 4-H youth.
States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs is a non-profit organization headquartered in Seattle, WA.
We partner with 4-H Youth Development Centers at Land Grant Universities across the United States and with a network of global 4-H communities and international youth development organizations around the world.
Since 1972, our exchanges have impacted
1000
youth & their families
1
countries
1
continents
We Value
- Multiple perspectives
- Global connections
- Engaged citizenship
- Respect for others
- Learning by doing
- Cultural understanding
- Innovation
Quick Facts
- States’ 4-H is governed by a Board of Directors composed of 4-H Extension professional from across the US.
- States’ 4-H partners with 4-H Youth Development Programs to facilitate exchanges in member states.
- States’ 4-H is granted full listing by the Council for Standards on International Educational Travel (CSIET) and is designated by the US Department of State as a sponsor of J-1 Secondary Student exchange programs.
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