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Bring virtual exchange to young people without having to design a program of your own! Individual educators or entire educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can incorporate virtual exchange into classrooms and extracurricular settings by implementing an existing program. The Stevens Initiative will connect programs with participating institutions and educators to access content, international partners, technology, facilitation training, and other forms of guidance and support.

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K-12 Higher Education

K-12

Digital Promise – Building Global Apps U.S. & MENA

Digital Promise’s Building Global Apps, designed in partnership with MAD-Learn and the International Education Association, fosters interpersonal and design thinking skills by connecting high school-aged youth in Lebanon and the United States through mobile app-building. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
  • Partners: High school teachers.
  • Locations: United States (States located in U.S. Eastern Time and Central Time preferred), Lebanon
  • Time Frame: Two to three hours/week over seven to eight weeks; October-November 

International Foundation for Training and Development (IFTD) – Youth for Sustainable Development Goals U.S. & MENA

GenE (Generation Entrepreneurship) brings together high school students from Morocco, Tunisia, and the United States to work on entrepreneurial ideas that address real-world challenges. Participants take part in interactive discussions, exploring how global issues connect to their own communities and daily lives. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
  • Partner Profile: Educational institutions, nonprofits, and organizations focused on youth development in the U.S.
  • Locations: United States (States located in U.S. Eastern Time and Central Time only)
  • Time Frame: One to three hours/week for eight weeks

Marshall Legacy Institute – Peace Through Sport U.S. & MENA

The Marshall Legacy Institute’s Peace Through Sport fosters global connections between American and Yemeni youth, using the common language of sport to promote leadership, civic engagement, and understanding, which prepares participants to create positive change in their communities. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
  • Partners: Teachers and administrators in private schools, public schools, and higher education institutions as well as leaders of clubs and groups working with youth and young adults.
  • Locations: United States
  • Time Frame: Eight weeks from January-February, April-May, July-August, and October-November

Take Action Global – Taking Action Together U.S. & MENA

Take Action Global’s Taking Action Together provides learning experiences for teachers and students centered on meaningful global connections. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
  • Partners: K-12 school leaders who have a team of teachers ready to commit their school from August-May. 
  • Locations: Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
  • Time Frame: One to two hours/week over 10 to 12 weeks; August-May

Higher Education

World Learning – STEAM Innovations U.S. & MENA

World Learning’s STEAM Innovations effectively prepares college-aged youth from Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the United States for successful exploration of future STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) specialties and careers, while fostering mutual understanding and equipping them with critical skills and the ability to contribute meaningfully to their communities. Learn more. 

  • Participant Age Group: Undergraduate, Graduate
  • Partners: Faculty and administrators at higher education institutions who have a strong connection with youth and young adults, particularly those involved in STEM fields.
  • Locations: United States, Algeria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia
  • Time Frame: Four to six hours/week over eight weeks
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