Global competence and international education are key for sustainable societies, AFS symposium concludes
by Julia Taleisnik (@julitaleisnik), Volunteer Development Director for AFS Argentina & Uruguay What happens when you gather experts on global…
Intercultural Learning
Who is who at the AFS Global Conference?
The 2018 AFS Global Conference will provide a unique opportunity for alignment and cooperation among all sectors who have a stake…
3 things you (most likely) didn’t know about the Arab world
Did you know that the Arab world is not synonymous with the Islamic world; as the media would like us…
Do you need to attend the Starbucks unconscious bias training?
by Bert Vercamer, Chief Program Innovation and Educational Products Officer at AFS Intercultural Programs The case where two African-American men got…
Free webinar on OECD’s new PISA Global Competence Framework
AFS Intercultural Programs will facilitate a discussion about the new PISA Global Competence Framework with Mr. Mario Piacentini, the lead…
How can online intercultural education solve the challenges of study abroad?
Not long ago most of us, international education professionals, thought that our students became more interculturally competent through studying abroad…
What is AFS Global Conference all about?
This September hundreds of educators, policymakers, NGOs, business and community leaders will gather to tackle global competence at the 2018…
5 reasons to attend the AFS Global Conference
This September in Budapest, AFS is convening a unique gathering of influencers from across sectors to explore the topic of…
The power of mobility programs in fighting xenophobia and promoting diversity
by Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs These remarks were delivered at AFS Czech Republic’s Education for…