Teens from Mexico win 2021 Award by AFS at PLURAL+ Youth Film Festival
by Ana Carolina Cassiano, Head of Education Development, AFS Intercultural Programs Seven young filmmakers from Mexico were awarded the PLURAL+…
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AFS Global Meetup Celebrates Voluntarism
The AFS Global Volunteer Meetup held on International Volunteer Day, December 5, 2021, was an opportunity to celebrate the incredible…
AFS Announces New International Board of Trustees Chair and Members
AFS Intercultural Programs has elected Amalie Ferdinand (Denmark) as new Chair of the Board of Trustees, and Makiko Haraga (Japan)…
Global Citizenship Education Cannot Be Left to Chance
“Global citizenship is not about stamps in passports, it’s about understanding our interdependence and our shared responsibility for our local…
Virtual Exchange Effectively Fosters Global Competence, a New AFS Study Finds
Virtual exchanges have a meaningful immediate impact on the development of global competence among high-school aged youth around the world,…
Role of Exchanges: Navigating Conflicting Values and Bridging Divides
Intercultural exchanges, like the ones offered by AFS, often lead young people to re-examine their values and even adopt some…
AFS Staff Gather for a Week of Learning, Team Building and Fun
The first ever AFS Staff Learning Week (October 25-29, 2021) was an exciting and productive milestone for our global team. Over…
Making Global Citizenship Education a National Priority
Global citizenship is a power skill that helps people work across national borders and cultural differences to solve problems. While…
7 Reasons Why Virtual Exchange Programs for High School Students Make An Impact
By Sean Reilly, Director, Program Development, AFS Intercultural Programs Virtual exchanges are changing the education landscape and becoming a rapidly…