4-H International Toolkit 

The 4-H International Toolkit is a global education resource designed to be a “start up” tool for countries wishing to begin 4-H-like youth development programs in their own communities, towns, cities or countries.

The toolkit links below are general information, some based on the U.S. 4-H organization, designed to serve as an outline for a country to shape and fit to the unique and specific goals of their youth and culture. Many of these resources are in PDF format, and require use of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar program.

The 4-H International Toolkit will be continually updated with global educational resources as they become available.

4-H 101: The Basics of Starting 4-H Clubs - resources and training materials

The Mission of 4-H National Headquarters (U.S.)

What is 4-H Youth Development?

The 4-H Youth Development Environment

The 4-H Ideals

4-H & National 4-H Headquarters (U.S.)

4-H and Other International Resources

4-H World Atlas - 4-H and related programs around the world

The global education initiatives, along with the 4-H International Toolkit, are resources for positive youth development. These resources are provided to assist our friends around the world in their 4-H and youth development programs. 4-H National Headquarters, USDA, is responsible for and provides support to only 4-H programs of the United States and its territories.