Globalize schools and institutions
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…
Intercultural Learning
Expand access to intercultural education
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…
Develop active global citizens
AFS volunteers, alumni and staff leverage their intercultural skills and strategic partnerships to help the world learn to live together. AFS global citizens of all ages achieve impact in many…
AFS presents at the New Zealand International Conference and Expo
AFS Intercultural Programs has been invited by Education New Zealand, a government agency, to become an official content partner for the New Zealand International Education Conference and Expo (NZIEC), an…
Fostering global competence in learners begins with the mindset of educators
Together with a number of content partners, AFS is convening the AFS Global Conference under the topic “Global Competence: Our Future, Our Responsibility” in Budapest this September. Ms Kaya Henderson…
Create Empathy and Understanding for Refugees by Using Student Videos
When used in classrooms, workshops and other educational settings, videos are a great tool to spark discussions and raise awareness about important issues. We bring you suggestions for discussions and…
Bringing Refugees and Their Adopted Communities Together Through Intercultural Learning
For refugee students and the communities they are moving into, intercultural understanding and integration are critical. Over the past 70+ years, AFS Intercultural Programs has helped people from different cultures…
Austrian AFS volunteers support refugees for more than forty years
AFSers in Austria are helping refugees all over the world under the umbrella of the AFS Refuge Aid Foundation (by Markus E. Langer) Global awareness through AFS also often leads…
Belgian AFS volunteers set up a buddy project with the local refugee center
My name is Eliah Peeters and after studying abroad in Finland with AFS (2010-2011) I became a volunteer with the local chapter of North Antwerp in Belgium. Now, after a…