Youth Exchange Program
Lions International Youth Exchange Program was officially adopted in 1961, the Lions International Youth Exchange Program is not conducted for tourism, education, or employment. Instead, it is a unique cultural learning opportunity.
Participants of the Lions International Youth Exchange Program must:
- be between the ages of 15 and 21;
- be sponsored by a Lions club;
- have a basic knowledge of the language of the host country;
- be suitable to represent their community, Lions club, and country;
- be willing to accept the customs of another culture.
Exchanges can occur in any of the countries in which Lions clubs exist. Travel arrangements for exchangees are made between the Lions youth exchange chairpersons in the sponsoring and hosting regions.
The costs of transportation (including actual fares,
insurance, airport fees, customs duties, and layover or overnight fees) are
the responsibility of the sponsoring Lions club. These costs may be paid by
the club from district funds (if available), by the youth, his or her
family, are by some combination of these sources.
Food and lodging expenses are the responsibility of the
hosting Lions club. Exchangees are responsible for personal expenses
(approximately US $75 per week) such as phone calls home, souvenirs, etc.
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