Face The World Foundation (FTW) is a nonprofit educational and cultural exchange organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Since 1980, FTW has promoted global learning and exchange by offering opportunities for international high school students to experience life in the U.S. The goal of cultural exchange program is to provide students, host families, schools, and communities with a quality experience that will not only enhance personal growth, but also will establish lasting friendships. Face the World Foundation is designated by the U. S. Department of State to sponsor students on a J-1 visa. Our cultural exchange programs are also endorsed by the Council on Standards for International Educational Travel (CSIET).