Council of International Fellowship
Exchange programs for social workers and youth leaders
in The NETHERLANDS
In the Netherlands
For almost thirty years CIF has organized over twenty Exchange Programs and has hosted more than hundred participants from thirty two countries. Since 2009 the program is organized in close co-operation with the University of Applied Sciences, School of Social Work and Law in Amsterdam.
The general goal is to promote professional, cultural and educational exchange for professionals working in the field of Social Work/Human Services. The program combines practical and theoretical information about the social and cultural environment of the Netherlands. Cross-cultural exchange is a crucial part of the program, therefore in the selection process, preference is given to invite participants from different countries. In this way opportunities are provided for professional development, sharing with and learning from each other as well as broadening professional and personal horizons.
The program has a duration of two full weeks. The first week offers a ‘general program’ for all participants, organized together with the School of Social Work and Law in Amsterdam. A specific theme might be chosen to deepen knowledge and understanding of that theme and facilitate exchange with students, studying that subject. Participants don’t have to work in the subject of the theme, but are asked to link their professional experience in their country to the subject and deliver a presentation to the students and other interested parties.
The second week offers an “individual program” organized by CIF Netherlands’ coordinators focusing on the specific field of work, chosen by the participant. In this week agency visits in different parts of the country are organized. During this week, participants live with host families, which offers a unique insight in Dutch culture and daily life.
Language
The language used during the program is English.
CIF The Netherlands will select 6 to 10 participants. In case applications are received for the same kind of work related experience / professional background these participants will be placed together to maximize the opportunity to learn from the visits to the agencies as well as from each other.
There is a participant’s fee of € 350. These fees are used to cover the costs of organizing the program. Please note that there is no possibility to provide grants to any participant. The fee covers accommodation during the whole period: apartment living for the group of participants together in the first week in Amsterdam; host family living during the individual program in the second week. Some support will be given towards food and in-country transport.
Applications: The applications have to be endorsed by the CIF National Branch or Contact Person of the country of the applicant. Addresses can be found or
If there is no CIF Branch or Contact Person, please contact CIF Netherlands directly
The international application form which is needed to apply, can be downloaded
The application for the CIF Exchange Program in the Netherlands needs to be received before 1 December of each year at info(at)cif-netherlands.org in Word format or
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“The attention shown by colleagues from the organizations is overwhelming” (Portugal).
“Participating in the program has given me more confidence in myself and my job” (Argentine).
“Living with host-families is the only way to really find out how the Dutch people live” (USA).
“I never realized that people may come from a country where no maps are available or exist”. (England)
“Not everyone in the Netherlands is addicted to drugs”. (Bangladesh)
“I am surprised that a lot of mentally handicapped people have a job for eight hours a day by which they can live quite independently”. (India)
“Living with a host-family
is the backbone of the program” . (India)
“I have experienced that in
essence people are the same everywhere”. (Ethiopia)
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