Five plenary sessions to make global competence an international priority
What does it really take to “learn to live together” in a just and peaceful world? AFS Intercultural Programs, in…
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Championing the culture of giving in Dominican Republic
AFS Dominican Republic welcomed a group of 54 global leaders from 36 countries at the annual #GivingTuesday Global Summit. #GivingTuesday…
Schools need better resources to foster global competence, AFS forum in Panama concludes
AFS organizations from 11 Latin American countries convened the third regional education forum which gathered more than 130 participants, including…
Critical thinking is crucial for global citizens, AFS Egypt seminar concludes
by Sherifa Fayez, AFS Egypt “The Role of Global Citizens in Nation Building” was the theme AFS Egypt seminar attended…
Sixth AFS Turkey Spectrum of Education symposium explores what’s missing in global citizenship education
More than 150 educators, from 10 countries attended the sixth Spectrum of Education symposium held in Istanbul 4-6 May. Organized…
Does your school help your students grow up global-ready?
Introducing the AFS Global Competence Readiness Index for Schools by Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs …
New Tool to Support Global Competence Development in Schools
Pilot study finds that despite national mandates to develop global competence skills in students, schools are not prepared to meet…
How to inspire curiosity for intercultural learning?
Let’s set the scene. You are an intercultural trainer and you’re standing in front of a packed room filled with…
AFS Intercultural Programs Appoints New Chief Financial Officer
(New York, 1 May 2018): AFS Intercultural Programs announces the appointment of Rita Jarecsni as Chief Financial Officer. Jarecsni will…