Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES)

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Senator Richard Lugar with participants from the YES program

Senator Lugar Talks about the YES Program

Senator Lugar talks about the YES program, an exchange program for high school students sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

Kennedy-Lugar program participants express their enthusiasm for their U.S. experience.

Kennedy-Lugar YES Program

The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program provides scholarships to high school students.

It's hands-on experience at Youth TechCamp

Youth TechCamp

The U.S. Department of State hosted the first Youth TechCamp in Washington, D.C. for 21 Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program alumni

"My host mom introduced me to volunteer work, and my first experience involved serving food to homeless people." - Vanny K., Indonesia

Experiences with Host Families

Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study Program (YES) participants talk about their host families.

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