Our Story
Educational Resource Development Trust (ERDT) was established as a non-profit educational foundation in the U.S. in 1978.
ERDT enVision
ERDT enVision offers a variety of short-term homestay programs: Individual Immersion Homestay, Volunteer Ventures, Farmstay & Ranchstay Program, and many programs for groups of students in junior high, high school and university.
All of our programs can be customized according to the specific needs of our overseas partners. The homestay is clearly a crucial component of the ERDT enVision programs. Our highly customized approach also allows us to match participants with host families that best match their personality and program objectives. In every ERDT enVision program, the participant has the support of a local Exchange Program Coordinator (EPC) who welcomes and orients the participant upon arrival and is available throughout the duration of the participant’s stay.
Our Mission
ERDT believes that cross-cultural understanding is fundamental in developing mutual respect and tolerance between Americans and peoples from other countries. By doing so, we feel that we enhance the individual potential and value of all people, foster a strong belief in our common human heritage, and create collaboration and solidarity in a closer global community.
