International Forum of Decision Makers on
  Youth and School Exchange (IFDMYE)
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IFDMYE was established in 1992 during its first international conference in Israel as an international non-profit association working to improve School and Youth exchanges.

Following international conferences that took place in: 

·

GERMANY

1994

·

SPAIN

1996

·

BELGIUM

2000

·

CHINA

2002

·

ODENSE

2004

  

IFDMYE was originally conceived and initiated by the Union of Local Authorities in Israel.

 

 

INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR FOR DECISION MAKERS

“YOUTH AGAINST RACISM, ANTISEMITISM AND XENOPHOBIA”

EILAT - ISRAEL     March 8 - 10, 2005

 

 

AIMS AND ACTIVITIES

We aim:

  1. To increase the effectiveness of local authorities in developing and promoting youth and school exchange

  2. To establish new partnerships and expand the scope of relationships of those responsible worldwide in the field of youth and school exchange 

  3. To bring together partners to develop models for bridging hostility to friendship

  

 

 

  1. To reduce xenophobia amongst young people through youth and school exchanges

  2. To develop procedures to reduce costs in youth exchange
 

IFDMYE

  • coordinates international conferences, exhibitions, seminars, workshops and training course on a wide variety of topics 

  • has established a permanent and central office for collection, coordination and distribution of data and material for research in the field of youth and school exchange

  • cooperates with national and international agencies dealing in youth and school exchange, as well as governmental and non- governmental offices, research and academic institutes

 

 

  

 

  • fosters and supports international relations between local authorities to encourage programmes for youth exchange and coordinate the provision of high-quality educational programmes at lower costs.

International Conferences and Executive Committee meetings that have been held:

1992 - Nahariya, Israel
1994 - Berlin, Germany
1996 - Calvia, Spain
1998 - Jerusalem, Israel
2000 - Namur, Belgium
2002 - Beijing, China
2004 - Odense, Denmark 

For  program click here: PROGRAM
For Conclusions click here: CONCLUSIONS
For Final Declaration click here: FINAL DECLARATION



The IFDMYE SECRETARIAT is located at:
The Union of Local Authorities in Israel
19 Ha'Arbaa Str., 10th Floor, Tel Aviv 64739, Israel
Tel: 972-3-684-4214, Fax: 972-3-684-4211
E-mail: int@ulai.org.il

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  International Forum of Decision Makers on
  Youth and School Exchange (IFDMYE)
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BECOMING A MEMBER IN IFDMYE

 

WHY?

IFDMYE membership helps to strengthen cooperation and ties across the globe. Members benefit from each other’s experiences and share knowledge and expertise.

There are two categories of membership - 
Full and Associate Members. 

Full Members may be any one of the following:

  • National/Regional Associations of Local Authorities
  • Individual Local Authorities
  • National/Regional Government Agencies

Associate Members may be any one of the following:

  • Associations
  • Authorities
  • Institutions
  • Organisations
  • Individuals involved in related work
  

The Council
 The Council takes decisions on elections, constitution changes, approval of financial activities and reports.
Only Full Members of IFMDYE are eligible to join the Council.

The Executive Committee
 The Executive Committee takes decisions on the activities of IFDMYE, its priorities and projects giving guidance to the International Secretariat in matters relating to the Council.Members of the Executive Committee shall comprise of a President, Vice-Presidents,  9 Full Members and 3 Associate Members.

The International Secretariat is responsible for the implementation of the resolutions and the work programmes of the Council and the Executive Committee.

                                       ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES

 

CODE

CATEGORY

DEVELOPED COUNTRIES    $us.

DEVELOPING COUNTRIES   $us.

A

FULL  MEMBERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Local Authorities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Population Size

 

 

 

 

 

 

A1

Large: 500,000

240

120

 

 

 

 

A2

Other: < 500,000

160

80

 

 

 

 

A3

Under 10,000

150

75

 

 

 

 

 

National/Regional Unions of Local Authorities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Population Size

 

 

 

 

 

 

A4

Large: 10 million +

1,000

500

 

 

 

 

A5

Other: < 10 million

600

300

 

 

 

 

 

National/Regional Government Agencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Population Size

 

 

 

 

 

 

A6

Large: 10 million +

1,000

500

 

 

 

 

A7

Other: < 10 million

600

300

 

 

 

 

B

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1

Universities and Organizations

200

100

 

 

 

 

B2

Individuals

80

40

 

 

 

 

B3

Students

30

15

 

                                          METHODS OF PAYMENT

Via Bank Transfer
Payable to:
IFDMYE
c/o Israel Discount Bank Ltd
at Bank Discount, 
Branch No. 034 Hakirya, 
2, Kaplan Street
Tel Aviv
Account No. 15504
Swift Code: IDBLILIT - B034  

Please ensure that your name and that of your organization is written on the bank transfer form. Kindly send a legible copy of this transaction to the IFDMYE Secretariat.

Via Cheque (remitted via registered mail)
Payable to:
IFDMYE
c/o The Union of Local Authorities in Israel
19 Ha'Arbaa Street, POB 20040
Tel Aviv 64739, Israel

Payments may be made in any convertible currency.