Reimagining the Future: Megatrends and the 2022 Youth Assembly
The United Nations identified five “megatrends” that will shape our world over the course of this century: climate change and…
Global Citizenship
Introducing the award-winning AFS Effect+ for the Classroom: Toolkit for Educators
Educators can now download a new free resource, recognized by UNESCO-APCEIU, for teaching Active Global Citizenship & the UN Sustainable…
Practicing How to Live and Work Together in the Classroom
by Ana Carolina Cassiano, Head of Education Development at AFS Intercultural Programs Education and training are central to equip youth…
Inspiring Young Global Citizens to Tackle the SDGs
Educating young people to become global citizens is crucial, and it matters for building a sustainable future. “An educator…
Holding ourselves accountable: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at AFS International
From the AFS International Team In June of last year, the team at AFS International issued a statement on…
AFS Malaysia Supports Young Changemakers with Scholarships
Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam is the first scholarship recipient of AFS Malaysia’s fundraising campaign launched in conjunction with the UN’s…
What Does It Take to Treat the World as Family?
What does it take to treat the world as family? The inaugural AFS Chat launched the new book, “World as…
Leveraging Global Competence to Teach Science
by Andrés Peñaloza Lanza, Educator and School Relations Consultant, AFS Intercultural Programs What are the intersections of global competence, sustainable…
AFS Study Abroad Programs in 2021
AFS is excited to offer exchange programs across 50 countries in 2021. After successfully returning to in-person exchanges in the…