Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Program in Malaysia
- Malaysia
About Program
The Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program was established by the The U.S. Department in recognition of the importance of youth exchange in building bridges between citizens of the U.S. and countries around the world. The YES program was launched in Malaysia in 2004 to expand communication between United States citizens and Malaysian citizens to promote mutual understanding and respect.
Volunteers all over Malaysia work together as Chapter Volunteers and with partnership with the National Office to deliver AFS programs and services. Volunteers are equipped with handbooks and attend local AFS training to ensure they develop the necessary skills to carry out their responsibilities to the highest standard.
Questions & Answers
Location
Malaysia is located partially on mainland Asia and the island of Borneo. The country is incredibly diverse with just over 50% of the people being Malay. This diversity has brought in a spread of different religions and lifestyles, which you can see in everything from the architecture to daily life.
