Working together for a greater impact
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs Collaboration is key in making a lasting social impact and transforming education. Studies have shown that organizations acting independently meet…
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The AFS Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Impact Fund Will Develop the Next Generation of AFS Global Citizens
AFS is proud to announce the launch of the AFS Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Impact Fund to honor our heroic founders—and ensure that AFS volunteerism remains strong, vibrant, and committed to…
AFS brings expertise in intercultural learning and study abroad to the New Zealand International Education Conference
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…
Taking education to a global scale can’t be left to chance
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. Dr. Anthony Jackson of Asia…
The private sector has great responsibility for supporting the education of young people
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. Dr. Andrea Juhos of Lee…
Developing global competence requires patience and openness
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. Balázs Dezsényi of…
Becoming globally competent is a journey of growth
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. Connie Rensink of…
What does civic education against extremism has to do with AFS?
By Jonas Ørnes Andersen, Partner Director of AFS Norway That was one of the questions raised under this year’s Volunteer Summer Summit, organized by AFS’s European umbrella organization – the…
From curiosity to intercultural competence: AFS’s best practices
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…