Israel Youth Exchange Council

What Israel Youth Exchange Council does

The Israel Youth Exchange Council (legally, the Israel Youth Exchange Authority — הרשות הישראלית לחילופי נוער וצעירים) is a non-profit national government authority headquartered at Shlosha Street 2, Tel Aviv, Israel. It was established on December 31, 1972 by the Israeli government as a public commission and was upgraded by statute in August 2008 to its current status as a national authority. The authority operates under the joint oversight of the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Education, cooperating formally with the MFA's Department for Cultural, Educational and Academic Cooperation and Cultural Diplomacy Division, and with the Ministry of Education's Division for International Relations and UNESCO.

The authority coordinates reciprocal international youth and young-adult exchanges between Israel and approximately 20 partner countries across Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Programs serve participants aged 16–35, including opinion makers, youth, young leaders, youth workers, and professionals in education, culture, and sports. Approximately 80 member organizations — drawn from youth movements, government ministries, municipalities, and civil society — are represented in the authority, recruit and screen participants, and conduct pre-departure preparation. Roughly 8,000 youth and young adults participate annually. Exchange operations are conducted on a reciprocity basis: each partner organization covers its own travel costs while receiving full hospitality from the host counterpart. The authority establishes the conditions, procedures, and rules governing delegations, serves as a public information center, and provides receipt-based financial assistance to member organizations for hosting inbound delegations, transportation, guidance, and site-entry fees.

The authority is funded entirely by the Israeli state budget; it does not charge fees for its coordination services. It has no software product, proprietary technology stack, or AI component — its value is delivered through human coordination, statutory authority, and a network of bilateral and multilateral exchange partnerships.

Name

Israel Youth Exchange Council

Legal name

The Israel Youth Exchange Authority

Website

https://youthex.co.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Israel Youth Exchange Council is a government-funded national authority, established in 1972 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, that coordinates reciprocal international youth and young-adult exchanges between Israel and approximately 20 partner countries, serving roughly 8,000 participants aged 16–35 annually through a network of about 80 member organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Youth Exchange Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Short-Term Secondary Immersion & Cultural Exchange Trips (EDAIAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary School Exchange Programs (Academic Year/Semester) (EDAIAHAB), International Student Advising & Resource Centers (Wraparound Support) (EDAIAKAJ), Inbound Exchange Hosting & Visiting Student Administration (EDAIABAK)

Keywords

• Youth exchange programs
• International cultural exchange
• Cultural diplomacy services
• Youth mobility coordination
• Educational exchange programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The authority's budget comes from government support. It is supervised by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Education. The authority provides assistance to organizations for hosting incoming delegations, transportation, guidance, and site entry fees (based on receipts).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Israel Youth Exchange Council coordinates reciprocal youth exchange programs between Israel and approximately 20 partner countries. It establishes conditions, procedures, and rules for delegations, supports member organizations with pre-departure preparation, and serves as a public information center. Through a council of about 80 member organizations, it facilitates participation of approximately 8,000 youth and young adults aged 16–35 annually in cultural, educational, sports, and leadership exchanges.

Product overview

Israel Youth Exchange Council (הרשות הישראלית לחילופי נוער וצעירים) operates as a national government authority that coordinates reciprocal youth exchange programs between Israel and partner countries. The organization does not offer a software product in the traditional sense; rather, it provides program coordination services facilitating international youth exchanges. It works with approximately 80 member organizations representing various youth movements, government bodies, and civil society organizations. Annually, approximately 8,000 youth and young adults participate in exchange programs. The authority establishes conditions, procedures, and rules for delegations, supports preparation of outgoing groups, and serves as an information center for the public. The organization functions as a coordination and administrative body rather than a technology product company.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Reciprocal International Youth Exchange Programs A coordination service for reciprocal international youth exchange delegations between Israel and 20 partner countries, targeting Israeli youth and young adults aged 16–35 (opinion makers, young leaders, youth workers, and professionals in education, culture, and sports). The authority establishes conditions, procedures, and rules for delegations, assists member organizations with pre-departure preparation, and hosts inbound delegations.
• Public Information Center for Youth Exchanges A public information service providing information on international youth exchange programs, partner countries, member organizations, and program procedures to Israeli youth, member organizations, and the general public.
• Delegation Hosting and Logistics Support Logistical and financial support service for incoming delegations, including assistance with transportation, guidance, and site entry fees (based on submitted receipts), delivered to member organizations and their international counterparts hosting Israeli delegations abroad.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 8,000 youth and young adults participate in exchange programs annually

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Austria - BundeskanzleramtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial partner organization in Austria for youth exchange coordination with Israel.
• Italy - Agenzia Italiana Per La GioventucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian partner agency for youth exchange programs.
• USA - America Israel Friendship League (AIFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican organization facilitating friendship league exchanges between the US and Israel.
• USA - American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUS organization focused on young political leader exchanges.
• UK - British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Council partnership for cultural and educational youth exchanges.
• Germany - ConAct Coordination Center German-Israeli Youth ExchangeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerConAct is the coordination center for German-Israeli youth exchange. This is a flagship partnership with the primary German partner organization.
• Germany - KMK/PAD Padagogischer AustauschdienstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman pedagogical exchange service for educational exchanges.
• UAE - Ministry of Youth & Sports AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for youth and sports exchanges with United Arab Emirates.
• India - BJPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Indian political youth organization for exchanges.
• Hungary - MobilitashcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHungarian partner organization for youth mobility and exchanges.
• Taiwan - Ministry of Education / TECOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Taiwan's Ministry of Education and TECO for educational youth exchanges.
• Morocco - Kulna OrganizationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoroccan partner organization for youth exchanges.
• China - All China Youth FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Chinese youth federation for exchange programs.
• Slovakia - Embassy of Slovak RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlovak Embassy facilitates youth exchange partnerships.
• Spain - Embassy of SpaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish Embassy facilitates youth exchange partnerships.
• Poland - Ministry of National EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish Ministry of National Education partnership for educational exchanges.
• Finland - Ministry of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish Ministry of Education partnership for youth exchanges.
• Czech Republic - Ministry of Education, Youth & SportscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Republic Ministry of Education partnership for youth and sports exchanges.
• France - Institute FrancaiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Institute partnership for cultural and youth exchanges.
• South Korea - Ministry of Gender Equality & FamilycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Korean Ministry partnership for youth and gender equality exchanges.
• Russia - Ministry of Education (Nizhniy Novgorod)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Russian Ministry of Education for regional exchanges in Nizhniy Novgorod.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Department for Cultural, Educational and Academic CooperationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partnership for cultural diplomacy and international cooperation.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Cultural Diplomacy DivisionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for public diplomacy through youth exchanges.
• Ministry of Education - International Relations and UNESCO DivisionflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Ministry of Education for international educational exchanges.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Youth For Understanding (YFU): International non-profit specializing in long-term youth exchange programs across 50+ countries. Closely comparable in target demographic (high school and young adult participants) and reciprocal exchange model.
• ConAct – Coordination Center for German-Israeli Youth Exchange: German government-funded coordination center for bilateral German-Israeli youth exchanges; the direct counterpart and flagship partner of Israel Youth Exchange Council. Operates under a near-identical statutory and coordination model for the reverse direction of the same exchange corridor.
• AFS Intercultural Programs: Global non-profit operating international youth exchange programs in over 50 countries. Comparable as a non-state provider of reciprocal youth exchange services, though funded through participant fees rather than government support.
• CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange): US-based non-profit running study abroad and youth exchange programs globally. Comparable in international youth exchange services, though operates commercially via tuition rather than as a state authority.
• Experiment in International Living (EIL): US-based non-profit offering intercultural youth exchange and homestay programs worldwide. Comparable as a youth-focused, reciprocal, cross-cultural exchange organization with country partnerships analogous to Israel Youth Exchange Council's model.
• Rotary Youth Exchange: Long-running Rotary International program offering reciprocal youth exchanges across 100+ countries. Comparable in target demographic (secondary school and young adult participants), reciprocal funding model, and network-based member structure.
• Goethe-Institut: German government-funded cultural and educational institute operating worldwide. Direct partner of Israel Youth Exchange Council via Germany's PAD (Pedagogical Exchange Service) and ConAct, with a similar state-mandated cultural diplomacy model.
• Alliance Française: French government-supported international network promoting French language and cultural exchange. Direct partner of Israel Youth Exchange Council and a structural peer as a state-mandated cultural/educational diplomacy entity.

Broad incumbents

• British Council: UK government-backed international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A direct partner of Israel Youth Exchange Council for UK-Israel youth exchanges, and a structural peer as a state-mandated cultural/educational exchange entity.
• Erasmus+ / European Solidarity Corps: EU-funded program supporting education, training, youth, and sport exchanges across Europe and partner countries. Comparable as a state-backed, large-scale, reciprocal international exchange program; serves a partially overlapping participant base for Israeli youth seeking European exchanges.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/youthexil
• Instagraminstagram.com/israelyouthexchangeauthority
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/israel-youth-exchange-council

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