AFS Youth Empowerment Project

For secondary school students aged 14-17

Develop intercultural competence through Learn, Practice and Connect

Funded by the Richard Charles Lee Charitable Foundation and AFS Intercultural Exchanges

About AFS Youth Empowerment Project

Funded by the Richard Charles Lee Charitable Foundation

Goals & Impacts
1. To build on the assets of young people through intercultural knowledge/participation, experiences & positive connections
2. To develop young people’s sense of self-worth & identity
3. To empower them to make decisions and plan for their future
4. To empower them to become global citizens

Beneficiaries
Students aged 14-17 (F.2 – F.5) [Target 2,000 student places]

Students will also have the chance to win scholarships to go on one-year exchange programs or to attend the AFS Youth Assembly in New York City

Project Pathway

AFS Year Exchange Program

Immerse in a foreign environment for 10 months, study at a local secondary school and live with a host family.
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Youth Assembly in New York City

Connect with young leaders and changemakers through exchange, education, action and impact in New York City.
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Global You Adventurer Program at AFS International

Explore the world from home and make new friends through a 5-week interactive virtual exchange program.
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Global You Changemaker Program at AFS International

Develop social impact project and create positive social change in community through a 12-week interactive virtual exchange program.
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