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    • Global Connections and Exchange
      • Afghanistan Global Connections and Exchange Program
      • The Azerbaijan Connections and Exchange Program
      • Bangladesh Global Connections and Exchange Program
      • iEARN’s Global Connections and Exchange Program (formerly referred to as BRIDGE)
      • Tajikistan Global Connections and Exchange
      • Turkmenistan Global Connections and Exchange
      • West Bank Global Connections and Exchange Program
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Global Connections and Exchange

Logo of Global Connections and ExchangeThe Youth Programs Division has initiated the Global Connections and Exchange Program for secondary school Internet connectivity and curriculum development. Teachers receive specialized training on computer applications, web development and the use of the Internet to enhance their daily lessons. They also develop skills needed to participate in collaborative activities with U.S. schools. Both teachers and students are offered opportunities to travel to their partner schools as a way to strengthen mutual understanding and solidify virtual relationships through face-to-face meetings. Global Connections programs EMPOWER youth to use technology to tackle universal issues such as gender equity, health, environment, diversity and human rights. These programs EDUCATE schools to benefit from Internet access and resources by ENGAGING participants in dialogue with the international community. Through this EXCHANGE of information, students are able to expand their world vision and gain perspectives that will help them succeed in the international arena.

>> Afghanistan Global Connections and Exchange Program

>> Azerbaijan Global Connections and Exchange Program

>> Bangladesh Global Connections and Exchange Program

>> iEARN’s Global Connections & Exchange Program (formerly referred to as BRIDGE)

>> Tajikistan Global Connections and Exchange

>> Turkmenistan Global Connections and Exchange

>> West Bank Global Connections and Exchange Program

Youth Exchange Program Highlights

  • Campers in Dedham, Maine virtually communicate with Special Olympics athletes at a camp in Turkmenistan.
    Video: Campers in Maine Connect Virtually

     

  • Twenty new Global Connections and Exchange computer centers will be the result of the Memorandum of Understanding signing that took place on July 26
    Global Connections and Exchange Expands to 20 New Centers through Partnership with D.Net in Bangladesh

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