Fontys University: The First in Europe to Surpass 500 Students Enrolled in Global Up
“The Global Up Abroad program fit perfectly with what we were looking for our outgoing exchange students,” says Lars Kleinikel,…
Global Citizenship
Active Global Citizenship and SDGs in Focus of the ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event
On April 18, 2022, the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and AFS Intercultural Programs partnered for a side event…
Creating a Stronger Educational Vision For All AFS Stakeholders
AFS provides transformative learning journeys: through our educational programs and offers, we put learners at the center, guiding and supporting…
Resources for Teachers to Address the Ukraine Conflict
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to scale, young people are feeling anxiety, fear or anger brought on by this…
Calling Young Global Leaders: Dare to Reshape the World
Apply now for the 27th Youth Assembly | August 12-14, 2022 in NYC The talent, drive, and innovation of youth…
AFS Expands Program to Catalyze 5,000 Young Changemakers Worldwide
AFS is proud to announce the new AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative, funded by bp. This new initiative aims to…
Teens from Mexico win 2021 Award by AFS at PLURAL+ Youth Film Festival
by Ana Carolina Cassiano, Head of Education Development, AFS Intercultural Programs Seven young filmmakers from Mexico were awarded the PLURAL+…
Global Citizenship Education Cannot Be Left to Chance
“Global citizenship is not about stamps in passports, it’s about understanding our interdependence and our shared responsibility for our local…
Making Global Citizenship Education a National Priority
Global citizenship is a power skill that helps people work across national borders and cultural differences to solve problems. While…