Generous support from Dr. Sabrina Ho will provide scholarship and support for AFS Youth Assembly
New York | September 24, 2024 – AFS Intercultural Programs is thrilled to announce the establishment of the AFS Fund for Global Peace and Justice, thanks to a generous $100,000 gift from distinguished philanthropist, entrepreneur, and academic scholar Dr. Sabrina Ho.
The AFS Fund for Global Peace and Innovation will help inspire and enable the most promising youth from around the world to address global challenges and develop their capacity to be engaged and resourceful global citizens, working to make the world a more just and peaceful place.
The fund will initially provide sponsorship support as well as individual scholarships for young leaders from around the world to attend the AFS Youth Assembly. In future years, the Fund will be expanded to include broad support for different AFS initiatives that advance intercultural exchange, peace and justice.
“Our vision at AFS is to ensure a more peaceful, just, equitable and sustainable future,” said Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs. “To ensure such a future, the world needs more active global citizens. Through our programs, education initiatives, volunteerism and advocacy efforts, AFS helps create them. Like AFS, Dr. Sabrina Ho has shown deep support and commitment for young people and global education, as well as advancing peace and justice. We are excited to expand our cooperation.”
Dr. Sabrina Ho, who serves as President of the Dr Stanley Ho Foundation, is an extraordinary advocate for cultural and educational development in Macau, and with over a decade of experience spearheading operational activities at prestigious international enterprises and organizing fundraising efforts focused on advancing the arts and empowering women. She has made important contributions to art, education, and social progress for peace and justice.
Dr. Sabrina Ho holds a doctorate in Education Leadership from New York University in addition to a BA and MBA. She is driven, both personally and professionally, by a passion for the arts and education.
“I grew up under the spotlight of society due to the fame of my family and this motivates me to learn and improve. My curiosity in the field of art has always been supported by the exploration of appreciation in beauty,” said Dr. Ho. “While as I grow up and become a mother of a 5-year-old, I am now passionate about global children and women education as I believe that social justice begins with girls’ education and is advanced by young women leadership who transform social systems and achieve progress.”
As the Managing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture and the Director and CEO of Poly Auction Macau, Dr. Sabrina Ho has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as UNICEF, Global Hope, UNESCO etc. Recognized for her commitment to fostering global cultural exchange, she has been bestowed with the titles of Honorary Cultural Ambassador of Korea and Honorary Cultural Ambassador of Italy.
As the chairwoman of the Dr. Stanley Ho Foundation of Arts, Culture, and Education, Dr. Ho has spearheaded a variety of cultural initiatives that have enriched Macau’s creative ecosystem. Her government-appointed role at the Hong Kong Arts Centre and Hong Kong Arts School provides invaluable platforms for artists, designers, and thinkers to thrive. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Sabrina Ho is a distinguished philanthropist. Through the Dr. Stanley Ho Foundation, she has donated millions to support educational, medical, and social causes, bridging Portuguese-speaking countries and earning numerous honors, including prestigious medals from Timor-Leste.
About the AFS and the Youth Assembly
AFS Intercultural Programs is a global not-for-profit Network that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world. Through our international exchange programs, education initiatives, volunteerism and advocacy, we empower people from all backgrounds with essential global skills—and the passion for making a difference. AFS Intercultural Programs leverages the power and reach of 56 National AFS Organizations working together to accelerate our local, global and collective impact. | www.afs.org
The AFS Youth Assembly is a global platform that cultivates an international network of young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact. It brings together the world’s foremost young leaders and changemakers between the ages of 18 to 32 from over 100 countries. Founded in 2004, the Youth Assembly has more than 20,000 alumni from 160 countries. The next AFS Youth Assembly will happen on August 8-10, 2025 in New York City. | www.youthassembly.org