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    Arbeitskreis gemeinnütziger Jugendaustausch

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    The Arbeitskreis gemeinnütziger Jugendaustausch (AJA) has been promoting intercultural exchange and education since 1993. With a variety of student exchange programs, scholarships, and quality standards, the AJA is committed to providing a safe and enriching experience for young people worldwide.

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    Arbeitskreis gemeinnütziger Jugendaustausch (AJA)

    The Arbeitskreis gemeinnütziger Jugendaustausch (AJA) is an umbrella organization that has been committed to long-term, individual, and non-profit student exchange since its founding in 1993. The AJA unites a variety of non-profit organizations, including AFS Intercultural Encounters e.V., Aubiko e.V., German Youth For Understanding Committee e.V. (YFU), Experiment e.V., and others, to promote intercultural understanding and civic engagement.

    Key Products and Services

    • Student Exchange Programs: The AJA offers long-term student exchange programs in over 50 countries worldwide, allowing young people to spend a school semester or an entire school year abroad[2][4].
    • Scholarships: The AJA organizations provide partial scholarships covering up to 50% of the program price to facilitate access to student exchange for financially disadvantaged youth[4][5].
    • Intercultural Education: The AJA promotes intercultural educational work in schools through projects like "School:Global" and "Exchange Makes School"[1][2].
    • Quality Standards: The AJA has defined clear quality criteria for international student exchange to ensure the safety and quality of the programs[2][4].

    Mission and Values

    The main mission of the AJA is to promote cross-border exchange and intercultural experience. The AJA advocates for the recognition of school years abroad, the promotion of host families, and the political and legal support of non-profit student exchange. The organizations of the AJA are non-profit associations recognized as providers of free youth welfare, with a strong focus on volunteer engagement and civic action[1][2].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    • Intercultural Educational Work: The AJA is involved in projects like "School:Global" and "Exchange Makes School" to promote intercultural education in schools and anchor international exchange in school education[1][2].
    • Promotion of Host Families: The AJA supports and promotes host families, which play a central role in the student exchange programs[1].
    • Protection Against Abuse: The AJA is a partner of the Independent Commissioner for Sexual Abuse of the Federal Government (UBSKM) to ensure that all programs are safe and protective for participants[1].

    The AJA also works closely with political decision-makers and committees to improve the political and legal framework for student exchange and secure financial support. Through these efforts, the AJA significantly contributes to intercultural understanding and civic engagement, enriching the lives of young people in the long term.

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