The International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE)

Since its founding in 1948, the International 4-H Youth Exchange (IFYE) program has helped thousands of young people from across the United States, Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the South Pacific learn about life in other lands.

The IFYE program is an in-depth learning experience in which 4-H alumni and other young adults live with host families in other countries to increase global awareness, develop independent study interests, and improve language skills. Programs vary from country to country, with some emphasizing an agricultural work experience, volunteering at an adult training center, or working with a local youth development program similar to 4-H.

In Pennsylvania the following people are contacts for the IFYE program:

Dr. Patreese Ingram, International Specialist
2C Ferguson Building
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-7439
E-mail:

Darlene Resh, 4-H/Youth Development Educator
Adams County Cooperative Extension
Phone: 717-334-6271
E-mail: