This article was written by Theresa Boyd, an AFS exchange student from New Zealand, studying abroad in Denmark. Theresa describes her expectations, observations and learnings about cultural differences, prejudice and the…
This post was written by Eya Kharbech, an AFS student from Tunisia on exchange in Switzerland. Eya is one of the young deserving students who received the 2016 Investing in Africa’s Future…
AFS Intercultural Programs and the AFS Asia-Pacific Initiative (AAI) with the support of UNESCO New Delhi Office, convened the 3rd Annual AFS Asia-Pacific International Global Citizenship Education Forum, entitled “Global Citizenship Education:…
This post was written by Mohau Mofokeng, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in China. Mohau is one of the young deserving students who received the 2017 Investing in Africa’s…
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…
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,…
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…
This post was written by Ambani Makuya, an AFS student from South Africa on exchange in the Philippines. Ambani is one of the young deserving students who received the 2017 Investing…
This post was written by Jennifer Sarkodie, an AFS student from Ghana on exchange in Turkey. Jennifer is one of the young deserving students who received the 2016 Investing in…