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Virtual Exchange Case Studies

During each of the two Program Modules, students complete a virtual exchange case study project through which they work to explore and address a local challenge or topic that's important to them.

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Capstone Project Video Greenland

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Capstone Project Video Greenland

Capstone Project Lumumba Secondary School Tanzania

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Capstone Project Lumumba Secondary School Tanzania

Program Engagement

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Schools Connected

16

Countries

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Students Engaged

55

Teachers Engaged

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What Makes Zanzibar Unique?

The traditional dances and cultures, diverse spices, beautiful beaches, and the Colobus Monkeys all make Zanzibar Island unique.

Ecotourism in Zanzibar

Zanzibar is a beautiful Island which livelihoods heavily depend on tourism. This case study focuses on the importance of preserving the biodiversity and in order to protect the environment from harmful activities, improve tourists' experience, and boost the local economy by creating employment and other financial opportunities for the locals.

Take a Bite Out of Hunger

Eight graders at the Sandy River Middle School in West Virginia organizes a food drive to support a local food bank in fight against hunger in their community.

Rooftop Farming to achieve Zero Hunger Goal

Jordan is considered a food-secure country. However, with increasing refugee inflows from the Region due to humanitarian crises and the Russian- Ukraine crisis, the country faces new challenges to fight against food insecurity. Jordan and countries in the Region imports 50 percent of its wheat from Russia.

Alleviating Poverty through Entrepreneurship

Empowering people through entrepreneurship to fight against extreme poverty: tips from students at Mbari Mbayo School in Nigeria.

Zero Hunger Project in Slovakia

After learning about the issues of food insecurity affecting communities in parts of the Virtual Exchange Program participating communities, students at Zákopčie Primary school decided to run a food drive campaign to give a helping hand through Mary's Meal International.

A cross comparative overview of the environmental impacts of plastic waste in Cook County, Chicago - USA and Lagos in Nigeria.

Wildlife in Slovakia

Six graders at Korňa Primary School explore wildlife in Slovakia.

Water Pollution in Lake Erie

With increasing concerns of toxic algae blooms in the Lake Erie, students conducts a case study to better understand and raise awareness about the issue affecting the riparian communities.

Quality Education in Cicero, IL - USA

Navigating the differential impacts of Covid-19 on education in vulnerable communities and proposed solutions to close the gap.

Sport and Health

A case study on athletes' diet with bonus recipes for affordable, healthy meals in Greenland.

Subsistence Fishing in Greenland

Fishing and Hunting remain the main livelihoods in rural communities in Greenland

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