IFDMYE

IFDMYE - The International Forum of Decision Makers on Youth and School Exchange is a non-profit international Association. It was established following the first successful International Conference held in Israel in 1992. It has since been proceeded by 3 more successful conferences: Germany in 1994, Spain in 1996 and Belgium in 2000.

Main Aims of IFDMYE:

• To increase the role of Local Authorities in developing Youth and School Exchange
• Bringing together decision-makers in this field to establish new partnerships and exchange ideas and experience
• To develop models for bridging hostility to friendship
• To minimise xenophobia through youth and school exchanges
• To develop ways to reduce costs in youth exchange

Activities of IFDMYE:

• The periodical organization of international conferences and exhibitions, seminars, workshops and training courses
• The establishment and maintenance of a permanent office for the collection, study and distribution of information and research in the field of Youth and School Exchange.
• Cooperation with national and international agencies, as well as governmental and non-governmental offices, research and academic institutes
• Encouraging programmes for the exchange of young people
• Coordinating partners to provide highquality, educational programmes at lower costs

At the last conference held in Namur, Belgium, we were delighted that 85 participants attended from over 20 different countries. A variety of subjects were discussed and participants had an opportunity to present their ideas for exchange projects/programmes.