Critical thinking is crucial for global citizens, AFS Egypt seminar concludes
by Sherifa Fayez, AFS Egypt “The Role of Global Citizens in Nation Building” was the theme AFS Egypt seminar attended by 65 participants on 5 May. The seminar featured a…
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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 in developing global competence, whether in classrooms, lecture halls, study…
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 Life Symposium III: “Xenophobia and Diversity — Face-to-Face” in Prague…
Guatemala’s perspective on global citizenship education
AFS Guatemala will host the first national forum on global citizenship education on 25 July 2017 in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The forum will bring together educators, UNESCO representatives, the Ministry of…
AFS regional forum in the Caribbean to focus on essential competences for the 21st century
The second regional AFS Intercultural Programs forum on global citizenship education in the Caribbean will explore the main theme, “Education and Global Citizenship: Developing Essential Competences for the 21st Century”.…
Young people need empathy, flexibility and critical thinking to be globally minded
In this article, you will read about: What skills and attitudes young people need to become globally minded The role educators play in developing intercultural competence in youth How a global…
Collaboration, empathy and self-awareness are key skills of global citizens, an AFS forum concludes
In this article, you will read about: Key skills of global citizens and important prerequisites for learning to live together Main outcomes of the international forum on intercultural understanding, “Living,…
Overcoming the silence on religions and intercultural dialogue
In this article, you will read about: Best practices and steps to take to overcome hurdles in interfaith dialogue What hinders productive conversations about religion, according to experts Discussions at…
AFS Convenes Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum on Employability
NEW YORK, N.Y. (February 28, 2017) – AFS Intercultural Programs and the AFS Asia-Pacific Initiative (AAI) with the support of UNESCO New Delhi Office will convene the 3rd Annual AFS…