The Stevens Initiative helps institutions in the United States and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) identify educators, youth organizers, and administrators who are interested in sharing virtual exchange opportunities with the youth they serve. The programs listed here have identified opportunities for interested individuals to share about their open enrollment programs that are available for young people to join. Read the descriptions of their programs and what they are seeking, then fill out the form below to indicate which program or programs you are interested in providing materials, links, and other information to interested young people.
The Stevens Initiative will review each submission to determine whether there is an appropriate virtual exchange program based on the information submitted. Please note that the Initiative may not be able to identify a suitable program at this time.
Global Nomads Group – Student to World
Global Nomads Group’s Student to World program lets youth explore global issues via interactive activities, curated media resources, and stories created by their peers from around the world.. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: Middle School/Grades 6-8; High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: Flexible scheduling, 3-8 hours of online content; implement across 2-3 weeks or spread out over a few months
Global Ties U.S. – MENA-USA Empowering Resilient Girls Exchange (MERGE)
Global Ties U.S.’s MENA-USA Empowering Resilient Girls Exchange (MERGE) brings together girls ages 15-19 from the United States and MENA region in a supportive virtual space to learn about their own mental health, develop emotional resilience skills, and share this knowledge with their communities. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Jordan, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, United States
- Time Frame: At least 3 hours/week for 8 weeks; September-November 2022, February-April 2023
Soliya – Global Circles
Soliya’s Global Circles are short online dialogue opportunities, bringing together young people from various backgrounds and nationalities for a face-to-face exchange around compelling global issues that matter to youth today. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: Undergraduate; Graduate; Young Adult
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: 5 hours/week with two 2.5 hour live sessions over the course of 2 weeks; October and November 2022
The New York Academy of Sciences – The Junior Academy
The New York Academy of Sciences’ Junior Academy is a virtual exchange program bringing together a passionate community of problem solvers made up of talented students, STEM experts, and organizations around the world dedicated to designing innovative solutions to global challenges. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: 4 hours/week for 3 months; October-December 2022, February-April 2023
WorldDenver – World Affairs Challenge Virtual Exchange
WorldDenver’s World Affairs Challenge Virtual Exchange serves youth ages 14-17 in the state of Colorado and the Middle East and North Africa through an online, mobile-accessible exchange in which bi-national student teams of six to ten participants learn and practice leadership development, cross-cultural communication, and project management. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Iraq, Israel, Morocco, United States (Colorado)
- Time Frame: 3 hours/week for 10 weeks; September-November 2022
World Learning – The Experiment Digital
World Learning’s The Experiment Digital is a two-month summer virtual exchange program that helps high school-aged youth become more civically engaged by empowering them to design and implement a community service project. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: 4 hours/week for 8 weeks; July-August 2023