International Cultural Youth Exchange

The International Cultural Youth Exchange (ICYE) is a global network of non-profit organisations that creates spaces for intercultural learning and international volunteering. It organises short-term and long-term volunteering exchanges in 39 countries worldwide, connecting volunteers with local grassroot projects. As part of the International Voluntary Services (IVS) movement, ICYE describes itself as committed to peace, solidarity, and collective action, and its actions are guided by priorities including decolonisation, diversity and equality, climate justice, and intercultural learning.

ICYE states that it has spent 75 years transforming the world together. It describes itself as a global network of non-profit organisations that creates spaces for intercultural learning and international volunteering, and as part of the International Voluntary Services (IVS) movement. It organises short-term and long-term volunteering exchanges in 39 countries worldwide, rooted in local communities and guided by shared responsibility and respect.

A global youth exchange organisation empowering young people to experience different cultures, make new friendships and build skills, while actively contributing to social and environmental justice.

1. 1ICYEicye.org
2. 2About Us – ICYEicye.org