“My perspective on things is changing, and I am learning new concepts I wasn't familiar with before, like collective action and different types of leadership. I believe I still have a lot to learn to become a great leader, but I am glad to be in this process and look forward to helping my community in the future.”- Karen, 2024 U.S. Youth Ambassador to Ecuador Through the #YouthAmbassadors program, high school students from across the U.S. have the opportunity to experience and learn from another culture. This summer, several students traveled to #Ecuador to connect with host families, learn about community engagement and leadership, and practice their Spanish language skills! Learn more about the Youth Ambassadors program: https://ow.ly/KPev50SNuka #ExchangeOurWorld #CulturalExchange #HighSchoolExchange #YouthLeadership
World Learning
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, DC 63,177 followers
Creating a more peaceful and just world through education, development, and exchange.
About us
For more than 90 years, World Learning has worked to create a more peaceful and just world. Our education, development, and exchange programs help people find their voices, connect with their communities, strengthen the institutions that form the backbone of a democratic society, and build relationships across cultures. With our support, these emerging leaders tackle critical global issues like poverty, conflict, and inequality. World Learning is working to improve global education to ensure schools and teachers have the tools they need to support students—including English language instruction through our TESOL teacher training. We encourage civic engagement in communities around the world, and we strengthen institutions to better serve their constituencies. Our youth workforce and entrepreneurship programs help people cultivate the skills they need for the modern economy. And consistent with our long history, we continue to offer a robust portfolio of people-to-people exchanges—including professional exchanges, academic exchanges, and youth programs—that enrich the lives of people from more than 150 countries. Our distinct approach to change incorporates five key elements: experiential learning, leadership development, inclusive practices, innovation, and grants management. We collaborate with local partners to find solutions that will truly work for each community. Together, we create the foundations for a better tomorrow. World Learning works globally to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals, institutions, and communities to create a more peaceful, and just world through education, sustainable development, and exchange.
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http://www.worldlearning.org
External link for World Learning
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1932
- Specialties
- International Development, Capacity Building, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Peace and Conflict Transformation, Sustainable Development, International Exchange, Education, Workforce Development, Civic Engagement, TESOL, Global Education, STEM, Youth Exchanges, Participant Training, Academic Exchanges, Professional Exchanges, Advocacy, Democratic Governance, and Grants and Contracts Management
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1015 15th Street NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20005, US
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1 Kipling Road
Brattleboro, Vermont 05302-0676, US
Employees at World Learning
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This #ExchangeDay, World Learning CEO, Carol Jenkins, was featured in The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute's campaign on the power of virtual exchange. Virtual programs are engines for leadership, cultural discovery, and collaboration, empowering young people to expand their skills and develop a global perspective. Watch to hear more! #VirtualExchangeIs #VirtualExchange #ExchangeDay2024
I was proud to participate in a roundtable hosted by The Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute earlier this year, which aimed to catalyze excitement and action for virtual exchange programming. Virtual programs are engines for leadership, cultural discovery, and collaboration and play an important role in democratizing education. For many young people, they offer a viable way to expand their skills and global perspective. Join the #ExchangeDay2024 celebration at https://ow.ly/bklK50SReXh. #WorldLearning #ExchangeDayIs #VirtualExchange
Virtual Exchange is Exchange
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Happy #ExchangeDay! World Learning offers dozens of exchange programs each year, empowering people from more than 150 countries at all points in their careers and academic lives. Through #GlobalUGRAD and #IVLP alone, over 800 participants experience the power of intercultural exchange with World Learning each year! Learn more about our people-to-people exchanges at: https://ow.ly/bllP50PpYYg #ExchangeOurWorld #CulturalExchange #ExchangeDay2024
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Recently, 120 communications professionals attended a DCN Global“Anatomy of Influence” forum in Tallinn, Estonia. Participants explored the democratization of content creation and the role of influencers in shaping foreign policy and managing communication during crises. Learn more about DCN Global at: https://ow.ly/LUPV50SNviG #ExchangeOurWorld #DigitalCommunication #Disinformation
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This June, security and defense leaders from across Europe visited the U.S. for an #IVLP on global security and defense policy. The exchange included visits to Washington D.C., California, Nebraska, and New York to meet with experts and examine the role of international organizations in addressing global challenges. Learn more about the International Visitor Leadership Program at: https://ow.ly/g6qf50SNogt Each year, the International Visitor Leadership Program brings about 4,500 visitors to the U.S. for observational study tours ranging from a period of few days to three weeks. #ExchangeOurWorld #CulturalExchange #GlobalSecurity
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The Fulbright Specialist Program recently asked alums to look back on their time as Fulbrighters and share mementos that express what they mean to them. Read on for just a few examples of how these enduring physical reminders help Fulbright Specialists remain connected to the people, places, and experiences that have shaped their lives: https://ow.ly/GebA50SMwAL The Fulbright Program #ExchangeOurWorld #CulturalExchange
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“Learning a new language ‘is an exercise in empathy.’” In a story for the New York Times, #ExperimentAbroad alumni, Mark Vanhoenacker, shares how his 1991 trip to Japan sparked his love for foreign language. Read on to hear from Vanhoenacker on the importance of language learning at: https://ow.ly/yjeA50SMyF2 The Experiment in International Living, World Learning’s flagship program, offers high school summer abroad programs on five continents. #ExperimentAbroad #Language #LanguageLearning
Opinion | Have a Foreign Language Love Affair This Summer
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“As individuals we are whole but together we are more. As UGRADers, we create something huge.” What a week it's been at #UGRADMalaysia24! 🇲🇾 50 incredible #ExchangeAlumni from across ASEAN sharpened their professional skills, expanded their regional networks, and learned valuable strategies for maximizing their community impact. We witnessed the power of peer-to-peer learning as alumni shared their passion and commitment to making the world a better place. The future is bright with these changemakers at the helm! #GlobalUGRAD #ExchangeAlumni #WorldLearning #ExchangeOurWorld #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept.
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"The experience taught me that change starts with one person [when they] advocate and rally because they are focused on their calling. It became very clear to me that every person on this earth has value. And that person deserves the chance to live with dignity and freedom." – #IVLP Participant World Learning believes #DisabilityRights are human rights — that all people worldwide should have access to the tools, systems, and resources they need to live their lives to their greatest potential. With the anniversary of the #ADA in the U.S., we're reflecting on a disability and accessibility rights #IVLP exchange last summer. Read more about this impactful exchange at: https://ow.ly/mzXt50SFzYL #ExchangeOurWorld #ADAAnniversary #DisabilityPride
Disability rights and accessibility inspire connections during International Visitor Leadership…
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Today, #UGRAD alumni met with local organizations to expand their regional networks and hear from experts in youth empowerment, civic engagement, and sustainable development. In sessions with MySkills Foundation, Impact Malaysia, and Biji-biji Initiative, they discussed practical tools and resources available to small businesses and NGOs and how to maximize positive impact in local communities. At Biji-Biji, our #ExchangeAlumni even made pouches out of up-cycled materials! #GlobalUGRAD #ExchangeAlumni #UGRADMalaysia24 #Local #World Learning #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept.
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