“Developing real solutions to the world’s interlinked problems—to our problems—depends on everyone working together at some fundamental levels. Given these interlinkages, intercultural learning and global competence education cannot only be…
AFS Kenya will provide an intercultural learning and peace education program in 50 Kenyan high schools. This May, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission represented by Hassan Mohamed, and AFS…
by Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs Institutions of faith are critical but often under-recognized actors in the learning to live together movement. Many of our most…
In 2015, Sweden received more refugees than any other EU country, except for Germany. Of the 163,000 refugees that arrived into Sweden (a country of 10 million people) that year,…
By Chloé Eberly, Intercultural Learning and Volunteer Coordinator at AFS New Zealand 600 attendees came together from around the world for the New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC) in Wellington…
Curiosity is at the heart of intercultural competence. It’s when we view difference as a learning opportunity. It’s when we seek out those who are different from us. This strong…
AFS offers a portfolio of intercultural opportunities relevant to teens and young adults. HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE: In 2017, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of our pioneering AFS High School Exchange…
We support and equip more than 5,000 educators, schools, institutions and NGOs to deliver effective intercultural programs that build global competence. The British Council Culture at Work survey of 400…
Scholarships, outreach and advocacy ensure that more people from diverse and underserved communities participate in and benefit from AFS programs and initiatives. We believe a just and peaceful world is…