Shaping the Values and Behavior of Global Citizens through Intercultural Exchanges
by Eunice Neta, Program Policy & Support Consultant, AFS Intercultural Programs What is the impact of intercultural exchange programs on…
Intercultural Learning
Educating Young People to Care for the World
by Veronica Boix Mansilla, AFS Education Committee Chair, and Principal Investigator and Executive Committee member at Project Zero at Harvard Graduate…
Your Essential Guide to International Education
This International Education Week (IEW) (November 14-18, 2022) AFS celebrated the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide with a…
Assessing the Transformative Power of Intercultural Learning
Intercultural exchanges have a profound impact on young people—not only on their personal growth, but also on their education and…
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…
AFSers Reflect on Dr. Janet Bennett’s Legacy
The AFS community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Janet Bennet, founder of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI), one…
Role of Exchanges: Navigating Conflicting Values and Bridging Divides
Intercultural exchanges, like the ones offered by AFS, often lead young people to re-examine their values and even adopt some…
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…