In response to the events of September 11th, 2001, the Youth Exchange
and Study (YES) program was launched to build bridges of understanding
between the United States and countries of the Arab and Muslim world.
Funded by the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs (ECA), the YES program provides high school students from
countries with significant Muslim populations the opportunity to live in the United
States with host families and attend high school for an academic year.

Questions and Answers for Host Families and Cluster Leaders
Muslim Student Considerations
An Introduction to the Practice of Islam
Facts about the Islamic Calendar
Country Information Sheets
Yes Incidental Expense Report - fillable PDF
Send YES project ideas to ballard@yfu.org
Send YES pictures to rago@yfu.org
Welcome Letter from Imam Arafat
Better Understanding for a Better World Conference
Information sheets and applications will be posted.
        February 2009 in Orlando, FL
        April 2009 in Baltimore, MD
YES Student Required Activities Booklet (staff version) (student version)
        Enhancement Activity Reporting Form

        YES Cluster Leader
        Community Service Log (Excel document)
        Mentor Log (Excel document)
        Mentor Letter and FAQ