ITD homestays offer international participants a day-long cross-cultural exchange with a local family. This component is part of many ITD programs, often leading to lasting international friendships. Homestay families frequently tell us how much they value staying in touch with their guests and even making reciprocal visits to their home countries. A typical homestay day involves sharing meals, exploring the local area, and exchanging cultural insights and traditions.
Host Families & ITD’s 40th Anniversary

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of the Institute for Training and Development (ITD)! We’re excited to share reflections from international alumni who have participated in our programs over the decades. Their stories powerfully illustrate the lasting impact of ITD programs on careers, communities, worldviews, and individual lives.
Save the date: November 6, 2025. Hear directly from our alumni about how their ITD experience empowered them to make a difference in their lives, communities, and countries. Details to be provided.
Learn more about our 40th Anniversary.
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