Brief History

In response to the need for global experience by Korean teenagers, YES International was founded in 2007 as the sister organization of International Workcamp Organization (IWO), whose programs are mostly for college students and adults.

With the aim of providing intercultural experience to foster personal development, build communication and leadership skills, and ultimately supporting youth to grow as global leaders, YES International is acting as the bridge for experiencing inter-cultures.

YES International is actively involved with local schools and organizations in developing educational and voluntary opportunities for youth. Various community service projects and international events are in collaboration with governmental organizations such as Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Matters. On a global level, YES International has more than 40 partner organizations in 23 different countries.

YES International is also the Korean National Office of a worldwide NGO network - The Experiment in International Living (EIL) - which was founded in the USA in 1932.

Mission of YES International

YES International believes in the promotion of intercultural exchange and cooperation for mutual understanding, tolerance and peace to enhance competence of youth in the global community. YES International believes that friendship, peace and solidarity can be achieved by intercultural living, educational exchange and cooperation among people and organizations.

YES International believes by learning to respect and
understand cultural differences through diverse international youth exchange programs, youth can grow
with new perspectives and broaden their worldview
and identity, and ultimately change our society and
the world as global leaders in a constructive and sustainable way.

Programs of YES International

Collaboration projects with International Organizations, NGOs and Governments - Foreign High School Students Program (Inbounding Program) - Korean Students Study Abroad Program International High School Program (ISP) - Exchange Student Program (Outbounding Program):   International high school programs where students travel for one or   two semesters for language and cultural immersion - Global Academy:   Cultural and language preparation course specially designed   by YES International for exchange students traveling abroad International Youth Exchange Program - UK International Youth Camp:   International camp with youths from diverse countries - USA Camp Counselor:   Sending Korean youth as camp counselor to American   summer camps International Organizations Networking & Workshops - Coordinate and organize workshops and trainings International Cultural Experience & Language Courses Abroad - Global Training Program:   Improving language skills and developing personal and   career goals - Active Asia Program:   International camp in Asia and  volunteering in local community  - Language Courses Abroad Program:   Intensive language course abroad