Advancing societies, connecting people

PH International empowers individuals and communities to connect, learn, and collaborate across cultures and borders.

We bring this mission to life through innovative programs for youth, professionals and communities around the world. Through hands-on experiences, online engagement, and collaborative projects, participants develop practical skills, build meaningful connections, and work together to address global challenges.

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Open your home to the world! Click here to learn more about hosting Youth Ambassadors during programs in May and July 2026.

Our Impact

550+ programs | $150 million+ in funding

Since 1985, we’ve empowered individuals and communities with the skills and knowledge to drive lasting change and build resilient futures.

Over 200 exchanges | 20,000 participants | 35 countries

We bring together our Vermont roots and the local traditions of our global partners to create community-led solutions rooted in local leadership and ownership.

SPOTLIGHT: Myanmar Youth Leadership Program

Bhone Zay Htike reflects on his U.S. experience and how it’s shaping his leadership back home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We have offices in Waitsfield, Vermont | Tbilisi, Georgia | Yerevan, Armenia | Kyiv, Ukraine | Chișinău, Moldova. See the ‘Locations’ page for more.

Yes. PH International began in 1985 as a small initiative by the name of Project Harmony. To reflect the growth and diversity of our work, Project Harmony took on its current name in 2008. However, many of our partners, participants, and offices still colloquially use Project Harmony.

We are always looking for host families or organizations to support our exchange programs. Head over to ‘Become a Host Family’ for more. Additionally, if your expertise matches some of our program areas and current initiatives, we are happy to find where you could volunteer your time. Please contact us!

Please click here to go to our Whistleblower page to report any concerns. Our policies are also viewable below:

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Woohoo! The first step would be to head over to ‘Become a Host Family’ under Get Involved. Read more about what hosting would entail and fill out a form/contact us!

PH International is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our current funding comes from grant awards from the United States government as well as private donations.

As part of our commitment to financial transparency and accountability, we provide the public with both federal 990 tax forms and audited financial statements.

Audited Financial Statements and 990s are available upon request.

Click to go to our Alumni Page for more detailed information.

Please contact us by email if you or your organization is interested in partnering with us on upcoming initiatives.

Our Partners

We’re proud to have consistently earned Candid’s Gold or Platinum Seals of Transparency—demonstrating our long-standing commitment to openness, accountability, and measurable impact.