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 at the bottom of the page 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.
Plugged in Band Program – Peace Tracks
Plugged In Band Program’s Peace Tracks is a cross-cultural, music-focused online youth exchange that provides high school students with an unforgettable opportunity to connect with peers in other countries to get to know them, learn about their cultures, and collaborate over the course of a semester on an original song. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Jordan, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, United States
- Time Frame: Two hours/week over 14 weeks; February-April, September-January
Soliya – Global Circles
Soliya’s Global Circles bring together young adults and professionals for two-week discussions by facilitators trained in dialogue and conflict resolution, with a particular focus on the impact of globalized technologies on society, and is open to direct enrollment. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: Undergraduate, Graduate, Young Adult
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: Two and a half-hour live exchanges/week over two weeks; February, March, April, June, September, October, November
World Learning – The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM
World Learning’s The Experiment Digital Leadership in STEM equips high school-aged youth to leverage their interests and skills in STEM to achieve personal and professional goals while giving back to their community. Learn more.
- Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
- Locations: Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United States, Yemen
- Time Frame: At least four hours/week over six weeks; June-July