Welcoming the world into your home
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs Too frequently these days I am reminded on social media of…
Global Citizenship
AFS leverages regional events to build coalitions to promote global competence education
Over the past five years, AFS has joined forces with local schools, universities, NGOs and government ministries to highlight the…
Spotlight on Active Global Citizen and AFS Global Conference Speaker: Veronica Boix Mansilla
Active Global Citizen Veronica Boix Mansilla, Harvard University Tackling SDG #4 Quality Education Role Principal Investigator of Project Zero and…
Intercultural Learning Needs Interfaith Dialogue
by Melissa Liles, Chief Global Engagement Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs Institutions of faith are critical but often under-recognized actors in…
A New $10,000 Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders Launched
The AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders is a new international award that will recognize one young person age…
Who is changing the world? Educators are!
by Hazar Yildirim, AFS Director of Strategic Alliances I’ve just returned from the Global Education & Skills Forum (GESF) organized…
5 answers to your questions about hosting
1. Is my family right for this? Absolutely! All you need to be a great host family is space in…
AFS Global Conference Will Explore New Ways to Educate Global Citizens
What will it take to empower more active global citizens determined to make their impact on the world? This year,…
AFS launches new life-changing volunteer abroad programs for UK residents
AFS Intercultural Programs is launching 50+ new volunteer abroad programs in Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Germany, Indonesia, Philippines…
Leading Tech Innovation and Girl Empowerment in Ghana
How does a shy, reserved girl become a respected community leader, world-renowned tech innovator and relentless champion of women’s empowerment?…