Unlocking the Future of Global Competence: Insights from the World Council’s Global Forum
On April 24, the AFS Global Up team took the stage at the World Council on Intercultural and Global Competence…
Global Competence
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…
Expanding the Impact of Virtual Exchange through Global You
In 2025, Global You programs continue to foster the next generation of Active Global Citizens. Since its launch in 2020,…
AFS Global Up Americas Program Set to Enroll 3,000 Students and 120 Educators in the Americas
By May 2025, AFS will have enrolled 3,000 students and 120 educators in Global Up Americas, a fully-funded virtual exchange…
Virtual Exchange Is Here to Stay
The AFS Global Up Team recently participated in the International Virtual Exchange Consortium (IVEC) 2024 conference. During the event, which…
Announcing the First Grant Recipient to Advance Global Competence Development
The AFS Global Up Program recently secured a grant in order to expand access to global competence learning for community…
Call for Applications: Join an international virtual teacher training program and earn your AFS Global Competence Certificate for free!
AFS Intercultural Programs is offering a unique opportunity for 300 high-school teachers from anywhere in the world to join an…
Impact through Virtual Exchange: AFS Research
AFS has recently completed two major research studies that demonstrate that Virtual Exchange (VE) can have a meaningful impact on…