Core Insights from AFS’s 2025 International Education Week
From November 17-21, 2025, AFS Intercultural Programs convened global experts, educators, and youth from around the world for our annual…
Education
Cultivating Global Citizens in Burkina Faso with Mariam
For Mariam Sawadogo, teaching is about more than just a subject—it’s about creating a bond with her students. Discover her…
From Baku with Purpose: How Burhan Makes Math Matter
Meet Burhan Ondar Barazi, an alumnus of the AFS Effect+ for the Classroom program and a math teacher from Baku,…
How Education Found Me: From Kurdistan’s Local Roots to Global Opportunities
Kizhe J Qadir’s journey into education was unexpected and born out of a challenging personal and political landscape in Kurdistan,…
AFS Venezuela and Universidad Católica Andrés Bello Partner to Develop Key Professional Competencies
Global Up now integral part of a top-tier Venezuelan higher education institution AFS Venezuela is excited to announce a…
Applications Now Open: Global Virtual Teacher Training Opportunity – Earn the AFS Global Competence Certificate at No Cost
AFS Intercultural Programs invites high school educators from around the world to apply for an exciting virtual professional development opportunity:…
AFS Effect+ for the Classroom Marks a Milestone: Celebrating Its 5th Year of Impact
In a world that increasingly demands globally minded citizens, educators are the ones helping shape future changemakers. AFS Intercultural Programs…
Navigating Unstable Landscapes: A Global Educator’s Journey Through Conflict and Education
“One of the educational steps that equipped me with knowledge and tools for education is AFS. It helped me become…
Bridging Science and Global Citizenship: A Passionate Teacher in Cameroon
Christian Valery Nida is a dedicated physics and mathematics teacher in Douala, Cameroon, where he works at Government Bilingual High…