Hostelling International ()

Hostelling International

Contact Details

Main address: CEO: Mikael Hansson, 2nd Fl - Gate House, Fretherne Road, AL8 6RD, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Tel: (44 1707) 324170, Fax: (44 1707) 323980, E-mail: info (at) hihostels.com , E-mail (2): iyhf (at) hihostels.com , E-mail (3): blopez (at) hihostels.com

URL: http://www.hihostels.com/

Aims

Promote the education of all young people of all nations, especially young people of limited means, by encouraging in them a greater knowledge, love and care of the countryside and an appreciation of the cultural values of towns and cities in all parts of the world; as ancillary thereto, provide hostels or other accommodation where there are no distinctions of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, class or political opinions; thereby develop a better understanding among young people of their fellows at home and abroad.

Official Relations

United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)^* (Special); United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)^* (Consultative Status).

Activities

Coordinates activities of national youth hostel associations; provides an exchange of information; encourages development of youth hostels in new areas; encourages youth tourism; provides accommodation; promotes outdoor recreation and education. Organizes: international conferences and travel workshops; study commissions on special subjects.

Publications

Annual Report. Miscellaneous international publications.

Members

Full in 69 countries and territories:

• Algeria, Egypt, Kenya, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Morocco, South Africa, Sudan, Tunisia.

• Argentina, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Brazil, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, United States of America.

• Bahrain, China, Hong Kong/China, India, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Republic of Korea, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan/China, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Viet Nam.

• Australia, New Zealand.

• Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, England (and Wales)^*, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Northern Ireland^*, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Scotland^*, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.

Associate Organizations in 6 countries:

• Nepal, Syrian Arab Republic.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina, Estonia, Latvia, Slovakia.

UNESCO NGO Section Data

Type of Relation with UNESCOConsulatative Status

Reclassification date1996

Programme sector: EDNo

Programme sector: SCNo

Programme sector: SHSYes

Programme sector: CLTNo

Programme sector: CIINo

Programme sector: BSPNo

Programme sector: AFRYes

Programme Sector: OtherBSP/YTH

Name and contact details of NGO focal point at UNESCOMs Shen Xuesong
ED/EO/IFE
81082

History1948 Consultative arrangements with UNESCO 1962 Category B 1996 Operational Relations (150 EX/ONG.2) (150 EX/Dec. 7.2) 2003 Renewal of operational relations (166 EX/38) (166 EX/Dec.9.2)

Contribution to UNESCO's programmes This organization, representing an important if somewhat unevenly established network throughout the world, maintains effective and valued relations with UNESCO. It did not fulfil its obligations under its former consultative status, but is active in the field and contributes to the implementation of UNESCO programme activities. The Federation could contribute usefully to setting up the youth exchange programmes advocated by UNESCO. It does not meet all the requirements for admission to formal relations. Its co-operation with UNESCO is operational in character.

Keywords Historic Gardens,Freedom of expression,Culture,Education,Youth,Tourism

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