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The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute
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Learn together today. Lead together tomorrow.
About us
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/
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K-12 educators, are you looking for a free, customizable #VirtualExchange opportunity with dedicated training and support? iEARN-USA - International Education and Resource Network is now seeking K-12 Spanish-speaking classes to join the spring 2025 Compañeros de Clase Globales cohort. Apply by November 15, 2024 to gain access to this immersive learning experience where you’ll connect students from the U.S., Guatemala, and Mexico to explore real-world challenges and discover ways to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/eEpWPbJR
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Announcing the graduating class of the Fall 2024 Virtual Exchange Academy! Over the last six weeks, 55 education and exchange leaders embarked on an incredible journey of learning and collaboration. From program pitch competitions to mock dialogue-based exchanges, the graduates have been hard at work preparing to bring #VirtualExchange to the young people they serve. We can’t wait to see how they use their new skills to help bridge the cultural divide and unite humanity through virtual exchange. https://lnkd.in/eA7p2BUN 🔗 Interested in participating in the next Virtual Exchange Academy? Learn more and subscribe for updates here: https://lnkd.in/ee59pzU
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You won't want to miss Take Action Global's Climate Action Day next Thursday, November 7! Tune in at 6:10pm U.S. Eastern Time to hear Director of Global Programs, Craig Geddes share how the #VirtualExchange programs we support are empowering young people around the world to make a difference in their local and global communities. Register below 👇
Join us for #ClimateActionDay2024 on November 7 and hear Craig Geddes, Director of Global Programs at The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute, share his insights on virtual exchange and youth empowerment in #ClimateAction! ClimateActionDay.net
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As we reflect on the outstanding submissions of our Fall 2024 #Breakouts campaign, we’re inspired by the creativity, innovation, and dedication of our community! Please join us in celebrating the contributions that helped that illuminate the role of #VirtualExchange in addressing specific UN Sustainable Development Goals. To explore all 16 projects, check out the full campaign here: https://lnkd.in/eHK7rRgn
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📣 Calling all higher education faculty! Don’t miss an exciting opportunity to learn more about the Institute of International Education’s Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange for Enhanced Results (HIVER). Join the HIVER info session and learn how your students can participate in a unique, project based virtual exchange that will enhance their cross-cultural communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dtdgBRrE 📅 October 28, 2024 ⏰ 11 am U.S. Eastern Time
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Imagine bringing exciting, FREE global experiences to your network of young people. Join our provider fairs this week and you can! Hear directly from K-12 and higher-education programs to learn how #VirtualExchange can be implemented at your institution. We invite K-12 educators to join us on October 22 and higher ed faculty on October 24 for this unique and invaluable opportunity. Register below 👇 K-12 educators register here: https://lnkd.in/e6n-Kgda Higher education faculty register here: https://lnkd.in/eVrZk5Ca
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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