AFS Intercultural Programs India
New Delhi, Delhi, India
Founded 2005
AFS Intercultural Programs India fosters global citizenship through youth exchange and intercultural learning programs.
Opportunities from AFS Intercultural Programs India
AFS Cultural Exchange Programs for Indian Students: Study Abroad & Global Immersion
by AFS Intercultural Programs India
AFS Intercultural Programs India offers high school and cultural exchange programs for Indian students, fostering global skills, intercultural understanding, and personal growth through immersive experiences abroad.
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AFS Global STEM Accelerators (Young Women)
by AFS Intercultural Programs India
Fully funded 12-week virtual STEM leadership programme for girls aged 15 to 17.5, co-developed by and , with a joint certificate from Penn CSIS. Program runs from May to August.
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About
AFS Intercultural Programs India is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering global citizenship through intercultural learning opportunities. The organization provides diverse exchange programs for youth, enabling them to live and study abroad while developing essential global skills. AFS India aims to build bridges between cultures and help individuals adapt to culturally varied environments. The programs encourage personal growth, self-understanding, and a deeper appreciation for different ways of life. The organization works with students, host families, volunteers, and educational institutions across India. Initiatives focus on promoting peace, understanding, and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms globally. AFS India maintains a strong volunteer network and collaborates with schools nationwide to implement intercultural learning programs. The organization strives to expand access to intercultural education, particularly for underserved communities.
Affiliations
Programs offered
- High School Abroad Programs
- Host an AFSer (Hosting Programs)
- Volunteer Programs
- 18+ Programs
- Educators and Schools Programs
- Global Competence Certificate (GCC)
- Virtual Exchange Programs
- Asia Kakehashi Project
- YES Program
- JENESYS
- Domestic Class Exchange Programs
Achievements
- Hosted over 1500+ students from various countries (e.g., Belgium, France, Japan, Norway, Austria)
- Sent around 2000+ students on programs to countries like Italy, Germany, Denmark, Brazil, Spain, Malaysia, Costa Rica
- Associated with over 180+ schools pan India
- Pool of 800+ volunteers across more than 25 cities in India
- Recipient of The Forum on Education Abroad’s “Award for Advancing the UN SDGs through Education Abroad” for Global STEM Changemakers Initiative
- Successfully sent 30 students to Japan & Italy and received 2 students from France on the Year Program in December 2020 amidst global challenges
Leadership
- Siddharth Singh, Chairperson, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
- Ravi Pandurang Pandit, Vice Chair, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
- Jayant Krishna, Director, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
- Ranjana Iyer, Director, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
- Jayant Hari Har Lal, Director, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
- Madhusudan Rao, Director, AFS India Board (AFS Intercultural Programs India)
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