The Path of a Lifelong Learner: Lessons from Ghana’s Most Outstanding Teacher of 2025
Richard Wonnsibe Tiimob’s journey into education began in Bunkpurugu, Ghana, driven by a desire to turn the challenges of his…
Intercultural Learning
Applications Now Open: Global Virtual Teacher Training Opportunity – Earn the AFS Global Competence Certificate at No Cost
AFS Intercultural Programs invites high school educators from around the world to apply for an exciting virtual professional development opportunity:…
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…
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…
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…
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…