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The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute
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Learn together today. Lead together tomorrow.
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The Stevens Initiative, a program of the Aspen Institute, is an international leader in virtual exchange, which brings young people from diverse places together for dialogue and discovery through everyday technology. Created in 2015 as a lasting tribute to Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, the Initiative is building a better tomorrow by championing global citizenship, empowering future leaders, and advancing the field of virtual exchange. Learn more: https://www.stevensinitiative.org. The Stevens Initiative is a program of the Aspen Institute and is supported by the Bezos Family Foundation and the governments of Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative is a U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs program administered by the Aspen Institute.
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https://www.stevensinitiative.org/
The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 非盈利组织
- 规模
- 11-50 人
- 总部
- Washington，District of Columbia
- 创立
- 2015
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We’re thrilled to close out our fall 2024 #Breakouts campaign with a project from Oumaima Elghazali, Ph.D., a professor and?#VirtualExchange facilitator! Take a look at Dr. Elgahazali’s infographic to learn more about how project-based virtual exchange can connect young people and break down intercultural barriers.??Check out the full collection of projects here: https://lnkd.in/eHK7rRgn
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Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to hear from our incredible #VirtualExchange alumni and select grantees: United Planet, iEARN-USA - International Education and Resource Network, and IREX! Join us for our Centering Youth Voices webinar TOMORROW to learn more about how these young agents of change have made an impact in their communities and beyond. Get inspired and see how you can empower your network of young people to make a difference: https://lnkd.in/eHAFGYei ?? October 16, 2024 ? 12 pm U.S. Eastern Time
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The Observatorio Internacional Interinstitucional de Salud Pública (OIISP) connects public health students, professionals, and experts globally through #VirtualExchange, to foster a rich exchange of ideas and best practices. By hosting international webinars, hackathons, and collaborative research projects, this exchange not only fosters a vibrant global community but also ensures that participants are actively involved in driving progress in health-related UN SDGs. In this edition of #Breakouts, we’re sharing innovative public health policy briefs recently created during this exchange. Check out highlights below and explore the full briefs here: https://lnkd.in/eHK7rRgn
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Check out how IREX’s World Smarts Changemakers program is using #VirtualExchange to help students tackle the UN SDGs! Interested in bringing this program to the young people in your community? Fill out our Join A Program form today: https://lnkd.in/gsq5fB9z
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?? Calling all youth, young professionals, and youth-focused professionals! Let's co-create a Center for Rising Generations at The Aspen Institute that's on the cutting edge of problem-solving, collaboration, civic engagement, innovation, and more. Share your ideas by filling out this survey today! https://lnkd.in/eqcs9P3f
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Through #VirtualExchange, Creative Connections USA's Global Voices-Lifelines project connects students from Guatemala, Kenya, and the U.S. to leverage their creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills and collectively address the root causes of environmental challenges. Click through to learn how you can bring Lifelines to your school today!?
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The Global Co Lab Network empowers teens globally to learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals through #VirtualExchange, learning hubs, and an annual video competition. In this edition of #Breakouts, we’re thrilled to spotlight Youth Voices on the UN Goals: Changing the World Together, a new 20-minute documentary by teens for teens. Watch below for a sneak peek and get access to the full documentary here: https://lnkd.in/dXkhedef??
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Connecting rising generations from around the world through #VirtualExchange is an effective, accessible, and meaningful way to learn about other cultures, gain workforce skills, and feel connected to the world. Hear from a few of our outstanding alumni who know this well ?? Thank you to the The Aspen Institute for spotlighting our work to prepare future global leaders to build peace and prosperity. Learn how you can get involved today! https://lnkd.in/eMfxmzd
?? Interested in connecting with the world from the comfort of your home? The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute is making it possible! By linking young people through virtual exchange, participants gain valuable international experience and collaborate with peers abroad—all without leaving their communities. Through the power of technology, the Initiative ensures that life-changing, cross-cultural learning is accessible to all. Whether you're an educator, youth leader, or a young person eager to engage, there are many ways to get involved—from joining an existing program to receiving training in virtual exchange. Explore all the pathways to participate and join the global movement: https://lnkd.in/eMfxmzd
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The impact of Culturingua’s Global Social Entrepreneurship Journey extends far beyond the young people who participate. In this #VirtualExchange, high school students from Libya and the U.S. work to come up with real-world solutions to the UN Sustainable Development goals. Throughout the process, parents and facilitators get to see how this opportunity improves young peoples’ ability to work across cultures – watch below to see how it inspires them! https://lnkd.in/e_hXxwXm