The Heart of AFS: Volunteers Have the Power to Build a Better World
Closing Remarks of Ernesto ReyMoreno, Chair of the AFS International Board of Trustees, at the AFS Chapter Leadership Summit in…
Global Citizenship
Shaping the Global Dialogue: AFS Joins the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee
We are proud to announce that Maria Clara Almeida, Board Chair of AFS Intercultura Brasil, is officially representing AFS in…
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,…
2024 AFS Annual Report: Developing Active Global Citizens
As we present the AFS Intercultural Programs 2024 Annual Report, we are driven by a profound sense of purpose. Our…
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…
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…
From Local Classrooms to Global Mindsets: A Brazilian Educator’s Journey
Luciana Terumi Nomura is an experienced English and Portuguese teacher from Guaíra, Brazil, dedicated to shaping the future of her…