2019 AFS Janus: Creating a More Just and Peaceful World
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs Reflecting on the mission and vision of AFS, I’m always…
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Study Abroad Programs Crucial in Developing Global Citizens, New Study Finds
Study abroad programs effectively prepare young people to navigate, work and volunteer in global and multicultural environments, reports a new…
Growing a global competence coalition at the 2019 AFS Global Conference
What will it take to provide young changemakers with the global skills they need to make the world a better…
Welcoming a New Generation of Global Citizens Back into Schools
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Welcome to the new school year to students and teachers in many…
AFS Teacher Exchanges Presented at UNESCO Forum
AFS presented its highly regarded teachers exchange program Educadores con Causa (Teachers with Purpose) at the UNESCO 2019 Forum on…
Investing in Impact: AFS teams up with University of Pennsylvania to create social impact-focused leadership development program
by Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS, and Lucas Welter, Organization Development and Strategy Officer of AFS AFS is part…
Welcoming the world into your home
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs Too frequently these days I am reminded on social media of…
Intercultural Learning Needs Interfaith Dialogue
by Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs Institutions of faith are critical but often under-recognized actors in…
I am a Global Citizen
by Daniel Obst, AFS President & CEO Who would have thought two simple words—global citizen—would cause such an emotional debate…