AFS has recently completed two major research studies that demonstrate that Virtual Exchange (VE) can have a meaningful impact on the development of global competence among high-school aged youth around…
AFS Global Up Americas program aims to foster cross-cultural connections and global competence through virtual exchange. It emphasizes the empowerment of both educators and students, and we were eager to…
Young people advance their global competence when participating in virtual exchange, according to the latest AFS research study. This research and report is funded by the Stevens Initiative, which is…
AFS Intercultural Programs is delighted to launch a new program to foster cross-cultural connections and global competence—the AFS Global Up Americas virtual exchange program supported by the Stevens Initiative. Over…
Demand for virtual exchange programs continues to surge. A new study, to be conducted by AFS Intercultural Programs, will focus on the effectiveness of virtual exchanges in developing global competence…
Read our latest interview with Mia Gonzales Washington, the Director of College & Career Success at the Cowen Institute. She has been involved with the AFS Global Up programs since…
AFS Intercultural Programs and Education New Zealand Manapou ki te Ao (ENZ) are proud to announce a new phase in our multi-year partnership to deliver global competence education to students…
In 2022, Dr. Calpernia Charles participated in the Global Up at Home – AFS’s virtual exchange for professionals that gives learners the opportunity to collaborate effectively across differences, enabling them…
Global Up programs have been designed by AFS as a special learning and development opportunity for adults around the world. This award-winning virtual exchange program gives young adults and professionals…