Winter is often seen as a quiet season, but for IVECA students, it became a time of connection, discovery, and shared growth. Across countries and cultures, middle and high school students came together to exchange ideas, learn from one another, and build meaningful relationships. As one student beautifully expressed, “Even though we come from different places, we are all connected. I really love learning about other cultures and perspectives because it helps me connect bette

Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon once said that a Global Citizen is any individual who can “look beyond the national boundaries and act in solidarity.” This Fall, new schools and countries are joining the IVECA program for the first time, bringing with them fresh perspectives and unique experiences. These students are collectively taking their first steps toward understanding the world beyond their own border and becoming true global citizens.  For many stu