Globally connected through volunteerism
This International Volunteer Day, we say “Thank you” to all AFS volunteers who, with their efforts, commitment and dedication, make a positive contribution to society. Thank you for continuing to…
News & Blogs
New Study Abroad Scholarships for Greek High Schoolers
High schoolers from Greece can now apply to study abroad in one of 18 destinations across Europe, Asia, North America, and South America through AFS Intercultural Programs. Eight full scholarships…
Looking back, looking forward: AFS Global Leadership gathers for annual Network Meeting
This past Saturday, 145 leaders from 57 AFS Network Organizations gathered virtually for the 2020 AFS Network Meeting. The gathering celebrated the strength of our global AFS community in the…
Adapting Cultural Learning to a Virtual Setting
As colleges and universities around the globe work to adapt to their institution’s needs, the Covid-19 crisis has illuminated some new opportunities. Augsburg University, a renowned cultural and social justice…
AFS changemakers from 22 countries take part in virtual bp Global STEM Academy
110 scholars from 22 countries are participating in the first-ever virtual edition of the bp Global STEM Academies. The Academies, which are typically four-week in-person programs in Brazil, Egypt, India…
AFS Announces Two New Board Members: Regina Honu and Helmut Schuster
AFS Intercultural Programs welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees: Regina Honu, social entrepreneur from Ghana, and Helmut Schuster, business consultant based in the UK. They will serve…
Young Global Citizen from Bangladesh Wins 2020 AFS Prize
Shah Chowdhury from Bangladesh with the Project Trishna won the annual AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens for empowering communities through safe water access and ensuring safe water as a basic…
PISA shows Teacher Attitudes, Activities In- and Outside Classrooms Impact Student Global-mindedness
In upending education systems worldwide, the COVID-19 pandemic shines a stark light on how necessary it is for young people to be able to navigate interconnected, interdependent realities. The newest…
New Suite of AFS Global Competence Programs to Support Higher Ed Institutions, Companies and Students
At a time when understanding others is more important than ever but social distancing measures remain in place worldwide, AFS Intercultural Programs (AFS) is launching a new suite of programs…