About YFU Finland
YFU Finland was founded in 1958. Since then, it has sent over
13,000 Finnish students abroad and received nearly 4,000 foreign
YFU students. It is a non-profit organization registered in
Finland. The office is located in the capital of Helsinki. In
addition to the professional staff, there is an efficient network
of area representatives and returnee clubs.
YFU Finland is divided in nine regions. Every region has a
regional director who leads the other volunteers. The Board of
YFU Finland consists of 12 members who are parents, returnees,
and experts in several fields.
Every student has his/her personal support person. In some areas,
young returnees make contacts with the students. There is a
24-hour emergency line (mobile phone).
Exchanges with: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria,
Canada, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia,
France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Latvia, Mexico, Moldova,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Sweden, Switzerland,
Uruguay, the USA and Venezuela.
How to apply? See www.yfu.org to
find the contact information of your local YFU!
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