AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
How do we define Active Global Citizens?
AFS defines active global citizens as people whose informed, compassionate, and ethical compass drives them to lead lives and make decisions that contribute to a more just, equitable, peaceful and sustainable world.
Becoming an Active Global Citizen Takes a Lifetime of Practice
Global citizenship education programs and offers are about helping individuals to gain or increase their ability in four areas of development crucial for active global citizenship:
- Value and belong to a common and diverse world
- Inquire critically about the world beyond immediate environments
- Understand and relate to others across differences
- Take action toward collective well-being
Through our programs, education initiatives, volunteerism and advocacy efforts, AFS helps create them.
Find out more about our Active Global Citizenship Framework.