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Learn more about AFS India Creating Global Citizens: The AFS Effect news & events Search for AFS programs: Choose Programs: Destination Africa Egypt Ghana Asia Japan Philippines Europe Austria Denmark France Hungary Italy Slovakia Turkey Latin America Argentina & Uruguay Brazil Chile Colombia Dominican Republic Ecuador Honduras Mexico Panama North America Canada United States Duration 8 moths or more 1-3 months Less than 1 month Your Age 14 15 16 17 18 18+ Area of Interest High School Abroad Language Learning Volunteer Abroad Study Abroad Gap Year Abroad Short-term Study Abroad Search Programs We provide extraordinary intercultural learning opportunities Study Abroad Host an AFSer Volunteer 18+ Programs Educators and Schools Global Competence Certificate The world needs more Active Global Citizens: AFS helps create them. Find out more DISCOVER THE AFS EDUCATIONAL FRAMEWORK How AFS develops Active Global Citizens Our vision at AFS is to ensure a more peaceful, just, equitable and sustainable future. To ensure such a future, the world needs more Active Global Citizens: people whose informed, compassionate, and ethical compass drives them to lead lives and make decisions that contribute to a better world. Through our programs, education initiatives, volunteerism and advocacy efforts, AFS helps create Active Global Citizens. Find out more Study Abroad Programs Crucial in Developing Global Citizens, New Study Finds Study abroad programs effectively prepare young people to navigate, work and volunteer in global and multicultural environments, reports a new global study by AFS Intercultural Programs , a leading international education organization with 70+ years of experience with global exchange programs. The new report titledCreating Global Citizens: The AFS Effect ” demonstrates how study abroad motivates people to become global citizens and become involved in social causes in their communities. Download the Full Report Forget your Comfort Zone Whether you are in high school, at a university or jump-starting your career, AFS has the right program for you! Go to school, learn another language or check out our cultural internships and volunteer abroad opportunities. Host families and volunteers are waiting to help make your intercultural learning experience the best time of your life. Study abroad with AFS Our Latest News and Events Highlights YES 20th Anniversary Celebration 2023 Celebrating 20 Years of YES Program: A Spectacular Journey Unfolds in India In the heart of India, the 20th-anniversary celebration of the YES Program unfolded in two distinct phases, creating… AFS India Regional Meet – North Zone Member Schools AFS India recently hosted the North Zone Member Schools Regional Meet at Pinegrove School, Dharampur, bringing together educators, school leaders, and students from 38 renowned schools in North India. The… Global Youth Service Day 2023 Global Youth Service Day is an annual event that aims to celebrate and encourage the contributions of young people toward building a better world. This year, the event was held… Impact Stories A Brave Decision To Go For A Year Exchange, Getting Out of Your World And Entering A Dynamic Journey” By Vandita Rajpal from Rajkot Hosted in Finland on AFS Programs 2018 17th August 2018 is when I began a journey of experiencing archives of moments from my dream exchange… Adopt The Pace of Nature: Her Secret Is Patience” By Jordan Sanjay Mahida from Anand Hosted in Norway on AFS Programs 2018 One can buy all the riches in the world but one cannot buy experience or patience. These… These 10 Months Have Really Brought A Change Into The Way I Look At Life, Taught Me Countless Lessons” By Durga Jean from Ooty Hosted in France on AFS Programs 2018 Perfection, this was everything I dreamed about. When they say France is a beautiful country, they don’t lie.… AFS empowers students and adults with the practical skills to tackle the global challenges of 21st century. AFS is committed to furthering the cause of the sustainable development goals set aside by the United Nations. AFS empowers students and adults with the practical skills and understanding required to tackle the defining global challenges of the 21st century. AFS as an organization helps in achieving global goals like gender equality, quality education, renewable energy, reduced inequalities, responsible consumption, peace and justice, climate action and partnerships for the goals.” – AFS Volunteer Volunteer with AFS Denmark France Hungary Italy More Welcome a new family member Host an AFSer Expose your family to a world outside of their own by helping an international student achieve her global dreams. Explore a new culture and share your family life and traditions. Read More Hear from AFSers | Experience #AFSEffect Global Up GCC Teens Program Global Up with GCC Teens is an award-winning program recognized internationally by Purdue University. It is a minors only (14-18 years) platform for students to learn and become an active global citizen. Watch Now Global Up with GCC by Ms. Indrani Roy, Educator, Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti, Guwahati This course includes coping strategies in crisis, navigating ambiguity…..” shares Ms. Indrani Roy, Educator, Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti, Guwahati. The world has not witnessed uncertainties like the one we have been undergoing for the past 8 months and if GCC can help make it better, it should be worth your time…Explore more about Ms. Roy’s experience in the video Watch Now Educators and GCC by Ms Daisy Ganguly from Sarla Birla Gyan Jyoti School, Guwahati. Global Up yourself with the AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) that develops global skills essential to live, work, and make a real social impact worldwide. Through this internationally recognised course, develop essential skills, like collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication, needed for their personal, academic and professional development. Watch Now AFS Global You Changemaker New virtual exchange program. Change the world, become part of a global community, and learn about social innovation with two world-class organizations! This program will teach you the tools you need to create your social impact project and become a Global Changemaker, no matter where you are. It was developed by AFS in partnership with the Center for Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania, an Ivy League institution. Find out more at afs.org/changemaker. Watch Now Experience your world through the eyes of a young person from another country I think AFS gave me a lot of new endeavors. If you participate with AFS, you will see many things that you can’t see in Thailand or in your home country. You will become more confident and make your parents proud of you. You will know your host country better when you visit there instead of just viewing photos from the internet. You will know exactly how they live and their lifestyle instead of just listening from other people. A year before, I used to sit in an assembly while there were presenting about AFS.” — Student in India from Thailand Host an AFSer Ready to change the world? Volunteer for AFS Explore your potential and pick from a choice of roles and flexible schedules. Benefit from our exceptional volunteer...