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Global UGRAD: Building America’s future partners

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD), funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by World Learning…

Oct 10

Global UGRAD student poses in front of an American flag on a standing pole.

Oct 10

The Citadel and Global UGRAD: Cultivating the Next Generation of U.S. and International Leaders

The Citadel has long been recognized for its commitment to developing principled leaders through education and service — leaders who have…

Oct 9

Four Global UGRAD students stand on a stage. One is holding a microphone. A man dressed in a military uniform stands next to them and is clapping.

Oct 9

Global UGRAD students: Building skills and strengthening communities through service

The United States is known worldwide for its focus on individual volunteerism. Giving freely of one’s time to support community…

Oct 7

Global UGRAD students: Building skills and strengthening communities through service

Oct 7

World Learning’s training program empowers English language educators

By Abby Henson

Sep 10

Three adults sit at a table talking with post it notes on their foreheads during World Learning’s C5 + O.N.E. Ed program.

Sep 10

Youth Ambassadors Program inspires a future career in diplomacy

By Abby Henson

Aug 4

World Learning’s Youth Ambassador Brayan Weelkly Prendigan is sitting with his host family at a square dining room table. He is next to the father, a young boy is across from him, and a mother is taking the selfie shot.

Aug 4

For next generation of American leaders, studying abroad is a “need-to-have” experience

It is well documented that studying abroad offers numerous benefits for personal and professional growth, including expanding one’s…

Jul 16

World Learning’s Vice President for External Engagement and Advocacy Joel Colony sits at a table next to a woman. Behind them is a World Learning banner and a projection of a presentation.

Jul 16

Expert Voices: World Learning’s Jennifer Chen says virtual exchange is “more than just a tool…it is…

Jennifer Chen is the director of virtual programming at World Learning. She originally joined the organization in 2016, left for a time to…

May 6

World Learning’s Director of Virtual Programming Jennifer Chen smiling at the camera, with trees blurred out behind her.

May 6

Host family Elizabeth and Mike Patterson say the Youth Ambassadors program brings hope

Elizabeth and Mike Patterson began hosting students from the Youth Ambassadors program in the fall of 2023. To date, they have hosted 11…

Apr 23

A large group of Youth Ambassador students and family members are gathered in front of table, posing for a photo. A mural is on the wall behind the group of a countryside scene.

Apr 23

World Learning’s Baylee Easterday honored for excellence in programming

World Learning Program Officer Baylee Easterday recently received the Network Honors for Excellence in Programming award at the 2025…

Mar 12

Two World Learning staff members (a man and a woman) stand side by side in front of a large backdrop in red and white. The man holds a walking cane, and the woman holds an award plaque.

Mar 12

World Learning’s English Language Teacher Training program builds capacity; inspires research

By Abby Henson

Feb 24

Five women sitting in desks in a circle, doing an activity with strips of paper. They are taking part in World Learning’s English Learning Teacher Training program.

Feb 24

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World Learning works globally to enhance the capacity and commitment of individuals and communities to create a more sustainable, peaceful, and just world.

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