International Youth Exchange Community

Unverified non-profit organisation

International youth exchange community (IYEC) is a nongovernmental independent organization which promotes exchange and friendship on a global scale, for the development of the youth. The organization believes that the society we live in is a very important part of a democratic culture thus emphasizes on the development of society’s most valuable assets that are the youth.

The head of the organization is based in Ghana with a branch in Denmark at the moment hoping to expand to other countries in the near future. The primary aim of the organization is to create a forum for intercultural education that will empower the youth and educators via skills for their self and community development. The organization welcomes all interested people from all walks of life to help make the world a peaceful world to live in.

Aim of the Organization :

The basic aim of IYEC is to make a positive change in the lives of the youth through self-confidence and to make them productive citizens for a better world

The organization has the following activities :

Youth Leadership training
Youth advocacy
Cultural Exchange/voluntary service
Adolescent reproductive health programs
Student year abroad programs
Community service programs
Environmental programs
Work Experience/Internship Programmes (15-45years)
Essay competitions
Project Development
Film and Theatre
Networking
Global issues
Environmental conservation programmes
Women empowerment.
Vision
Peace, stability and harmony among different cultures

Website

http://www.iyec.org

Year established

2007

Organisation annual cash turnover (in US$ equivalent)

Less than 500,000

Participant in relevant networks

Erasmus plus Youth in Action

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Africa: Ghana Europe: Denmark

Global issues

Children, youth and family welfare; Community development; Education and training;...show all (4)