We’ve combined AFS’ 75+ years of experience in intercultural learning with the Center for Social Impact Strategy at the University of Pennsylvania’s expertise in social innovation and social impact to create this unique online program.
Together with peers from all around the world, you’ll embark on a 12-week online journey which will equip you with tools to create and test out a social impact project in your community.
Connect with peers your age from all around the world.
Dive deep into social impact and make a difference wherever you are in the world.
Learn from your fellow peers and their projects plus contribute your own.
Be supported by expert AFS and the Center for Social Impact Strategy facilitators along the way.
Get the Advanced Certificate on Global Citizenship for Social Impact from AFS and the the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania, recognizing you for your hard work and learning.
There are 18 go-at-your-own-speed online modules with videos, activities, quizzes, and discussion forums as well as five live sessions where you can meet, connect, and collaborate with peers from around the world.
You will need 12 weeks total (about 3-4 hours each week) to finish the program.
Your tuition unlocks access to the 18 online modules and 5 live sessions. It also covers the certification for the Advanced Certificate on Global Citizenship for Social Impact issued by AFS and the the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.
The program lasts 12 weeks total. There are 18 go-at-your-own-speed online modules with videos, activities, quizzes, and discussion forums as well as five live sessions where you can meet, connect, and collaborate with peers from around the world. You’ll spend about 3 hours on the program each week.
Help your teen unleash their creativity, develop a social impact project and become an AFS Global You Changemaker. If all requirements are successfully met, your teen will get the Advanced Certificate on Global Citizenship for Social Impact issued by AFS and the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania.
AFS has been transforming lives and developing active global citizens through our intercultural programs for over 75 years.The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League University and one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the world. Plus, your teen will have a fun and productive time while they help to make the world a better place for everyone.
AFS and the University of Pennsylvania know that young people can change the world for the better. This is why we have partnered with the University of Pennsylvania’s (Penn) Center for Social Impact Strategy (CSIS). We’ve partnered CSIS so that your teen can develop the knowledge and skills that let them practice social innovation skills and test out social projects in their community and measure their impact. They will use these abilities for life.
This is your chance to become an AFS Global You Changemaker and create your own Social Impact Project. Participating in AFS Global You Changemaker program requires a one time only payment of USD $490.
You will need an advanced written & verbal understanding of English language and in order to earn your Certificate you will have to:
To get started, submit your information here. We’ll review your application, and if you’re accepted, we’ll send you a link to make program payment and finalize your enrollment. Save your spot now!
