Stevens Initiative

The Stevens Initiative celebrates a decade of leading the #VirtualExchange community! Explore milestones, photos, and stories from over the years: stevensinitiative.org/stevens-initia…

Save the date: Alumni Appreciation Day is on September 16! We’re celebrating the #VirtualExchange alumni making a difference in their communities and beyond. Learn how to spread the gratitude: dropbox.com/scl/fi/jbt64c8… Join a special webinar: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Calling all #VirtualExchange alumni aged 18-28! The Alumni Fellowship Academy is a yearlong program for emerging leaders in the U.S. and across the MENA region. Gain training, mentorship, and the opportunity to implement a community project. stevensinitiative.org/alumni-fellows… @ECAatState

After a year of building leadership skills and friendships through the Alumni Fellowship, our Fellows came together last week in DC to shape bold ideas for community impact — reflecting America’s leadership in empowering global changemakers. Here’s to what’s next. @ECAatState

Connection. Exploration. Opportunity. These are just a few of the words our alumni used to describe virtual exchange. In celebration of #ExchangeDay yesterday, we thank those who make it possible and encourage others to join the global movement: stevensinitiative.org/ways-to-engage/

We’ve awarded 152 grants in 10 years to grow #virtualexchange worldwide. See how these projects shaped a global community and where we’re headed next: stevensinitiative.org/stevens-initia…

Stevens Initiative Alumni: Don’t miss the chance to share your voice with us by completing our annual alumni survey by July 9! Let us know what you’d like to see from the alumni network and catch us up on what you’ve been up to since your #virtualexchange. forms.gle/47NBgKt6oxaGyn…

We're proud to work alongside the Center for Rising Generations to build a better tomorrow.

Have you been part of our journey? As we celebrate a decade of impact, tell us what the past 10 years mean to you. Video, art, writing, data: we welcome it all. Submit your pitch by tomorrow: stevensinitiative.org/breakouts/summ…

Beija, Gabriel, and Mia = young leaders, big impact. They’re youth delegates to the Rising Generations Summit— 📚 Beija: shaping education policy 🧠 Gabriel: championing inclusion 🫶 Mia: building power in community What are you leading on? Tag us + share your story.

Everyday, teachers dedicate themselves to bringing textbook learning to life. This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re grateful for all the educators who have used #VirtualExchange to do just that: youtu.be/frQxRK7UeJQ?si… @Education4S

This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating Jodi & Yleana —two teachers using virtual exchange to transform learning and connect students. 👉 Read their stories in our 2024 Year in Review: stevensinitiative.org/2024-year-in-r…

Teachers: Want a low-stress way to bring global learning to your students? Explore how to bring the world to your classroom through #VirtualExchange opportunities built for you. Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/ways-to-engage

📢 #VirtualExchange alumni and providers: Has a teacher made a difference in bringing global education to your community? Thank them in a post and tag us so we can help celebrate during #TeacherAppreciationWeek!

Teachers inspire, support, and shape futures. This Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re saying THANK YOU to the educators who make a difference every day.

📢 Stevens Initiative alumni: Build your skills with free Localized events this May. ➡️ Remote work badge (ETS) ➡️ Solar + finance – May 7 ➡️ Hospitality → Consulting – May 15 ➡️ Emotional intelligence – May 28 Login to Localized for more: localized.world

⏰ Final hours to apply for the fully funded Rising Generations Summit from @AspenRisingGen! No experience needed—just vision and drive. Share with 14-18 year olds you know! 🔗 tinyurl.com/risinggenapply

📣 Spread the word! @Soliya’s Global Circles returns this June! Young people (18-35) can join peers worldwide in live dialogue on global issues, build critical skills, and make international connections. Don’t miss it! 🔗 soliya.net/global-circles

Today, we honor Ambassador Christopher Stevens’ birthday. His belief in the power of connection and curiosity continues to inspire our work in virtual exchange. 🌍✨ His legacy lives on through every virtual exchange that brings rising generations together.

A look back—and a step forward. Our 10 Year Anniversary webpage is on the way! Be the first to know when it launches. 📬 Subscribe: stevensinitiative.org/subscribe/