What does civic education against extremism has to do with AFS?
By Jonas Ørnes Andersen, Partner Director of AFS Norway That was one of the questions raised under this year’s Volunteer…
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From curiosity to intercultural competence: AFS’s best practices
Curiosity is at the heart of intercultural competence. It’s when we view difference as a learning opportunity. It’s when we…
AFS Programs for active global citizens around the world
AFS offers a portfolio of intercultural opportunities relevant to teens and young adults. HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE: In 2017, we celebrated…
Globalize schools and institutions
We support and equip more than 5,000 educators, schools, institutions and NGOs to deliver effective intercultural programs that build global…
Expand access to intercultural education
Scholarships, outreach and advocacy ensure that more people from diverse and underserved communities participate in and benefit from AFS programs…
A New Global Strategy to Maximize Our Global Impact
In 2017, world events compelled AFS to adopt an urgent new agenda that addressed this major challenge: How can AFS…
Rethinking How Social Innovation Really Happens
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs This year’s Social Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley proved to be…
Develop active global citizens
AFS volunteers, alumni and staff leverage their intercultural skills and strategic partnerships to help the world learn to live together.…
AFS presents at the New Zealand International Conference and Expo
AFS Intercultural Programs has been invited by Education New Zealand, a government agency, to become an official content partner for…