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Changemaking

Photo of Joan Quartey at the 2026 AFS Youth Assembly.
AFS Alumni, AFS Global STEM Alumni Stories, AFS Scholars, AFS Student, Changemaking, Global Citizenship

From Hesitation to Impact: How Joan Quartey Discovered Her Purpose Through AFS

When Joan Quartey first heard about the AFS Global STEM Academies, she wasn’t sure the program was for someone like…

Khushi Upadhyay as a speaker for UNICEF Rwanda’s Youth Advocate Network.
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AFS Alumna Khushi Upadhyay’s Path to Changemaking Through Sustainable Solutions

Through the AFS Global STEM AcceleratorsAFS Global STEM Accelerators scholarship program, Khushi Upadhyay realized she had the power to create…

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From AFS to Aerospace: Johari’s Journey Finding Her Place in STEM

When Johari Barrientos-Murray joined the 2025 AFS Global STEM Academies program, she already had a passion for sustainability and climate…

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From Rajasthan to Stanford: How One AFS Experience Changed the Course of a Career

When Abhinav Agarwal, a high school student from Rajasthan, India, received a full scholarship to the AFS Global STEM Academies in…

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AFS Alum Eric Wang Honored with Congress’ Highest Youth Award

When Eric Wang joined the AFS Global STEM Academies in 2024, he gained new perspectives on how innovation, collaboration and…

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200 Full Scholarships for Global STEM Changemakers

🇸🇳 Français | 🇲🇷 العربية | 🇦🇴 Português 200 scholarships will support students aged 15–20 through a 12-week global virtual…

William Zhou – At Panel For Evergreen U20+ Challenge
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The Evergreen Effect: How AFS Alum William Zhou is Amplifying Youth Climate Solutions

William Zhou (China, Global STEM Academies ‘25) joined the AFS Global STEM Academies with great eagerness of learning about sustainability…

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50 Full Scholarships for STEM Educators in Mauritania & Senegal

🇸🇳 Français | 🇲🇷 العربية AFS Intercultural Programs is offering 50 full scholarships for the AFS Global STEM Educators: Mauritania-Senegal…

Daria Gjonbalaj and Allegra Cuomo – 2025 AFS Youth Assembly NYC
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AFS Alumni Bridge Computer Science and Philosophy to Champion Responsible AI

When Allegra Cuomo’s (UK, Academies ‘23 & YA ’25) AFS journey began in 2023 as an AFS Global STEM Academies…

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