📆 Date: July 10 (Friday), 2026 ⏰ Time: 13:15 - 14:30 EDT 🏛 Location: Conference Room 3, United Nations HQ, New York (Light Refreshments and Networking, followed by Part 2 at the ROK Mission to the UN, 14:45 - 16:00 EDT) As the international community enters the final stretch of the 2030 Agenda, artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing faster than governance systems can adapt, while climate disruption, inequality, displacement, and widening digital divides continue to inten

Around the world, holidays and cultural celebrations carry stories that connect people to their history, values, families, and communities. These are moments when cultures come alive through music, food, rituals, gatherings, and shared memories. Although every country celebrates differently, its customs often embody shared human experiences and values such as gratitude, solidarity, respect, and a sense of belonging. Within the IVECA Intercultural Exchange Program, students di

Did you know that 89% of all current conflicts in the world occur in countries where intercultural dialogue is low (UN.org)? That single data point, drawn from UNESCO research, reframes what is at stake when we speak of cultural understanding as one of the most consequential factors shaping whether communities can preserve peace and cooperation at all. On May 21, we observe the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, calling on governments, institutions

In today’s interconnected world, challenges such as climate change, technological transformation, and social inequality extend far beyond national borders, requiring collaboration, innovation, and global understanding. As these issues continue to shape communities worldwide, education must empower young people not only to understand global challenges but also to actively contribute to sustainable and responsible solutions. With this vision in mind, IVECA, in partnership with

This spring, IVECA’s Teacher Professional Development program brought together educators from China, Korea, and Singapore, with Indonesia joining the program for the first time. Across different school systems, languages, and teaching contexts, participants gathered in IVECA’s virtual classroom for a session that combined a practical walkthrough of the platform with an open exchange about how AI is impacting their students. The conversation that emerged was honest and thoroug

Across time and borders, communities have faced disruption, scarcity, and change, yet they have continued to adapt through cooperation and ingenuity. Today, those challenges are more tightly linked than ever, as economies, environments, and societies connect across countries. IVECA’s 2026 Spring Semester program responds to this reality by creating a learning environment in which students engage with these complexities through shared inquiry, international collaboration, and

There is something quietly radical about asking a child what the Earth means to them. Whether it feels like home, like a problem to solve, like a gift inherited, or like something fragile in need of our tending. This week, World Creativity & Innovation Day on April 21, and Earth Day on April 22, arrive together like a quiet invitation to imagine differently and to care more deeply. At first glance, they might seem like separate causes. One celebrates the human mind's ability

Have you thought about the difference between well-being and wellness? You might hear about the well-being lifestyle, but we might not be aware of wellness as much as well-being. While “wellbeing” refers to the broader, holistic state of being happy, healthy, and fulfilled, “wellness” is the active, conscious pursuit of healthy lifestyle habits to improve physical and mental health. One is about how we feel , while the other one is about what we do to make sure we feel that

You have probably used artificial intelligence (AI) today without even noticing it. Maybe it was the algorithm curating what you see while scrolling on Instagram, or the autocomplete finishing your sentence while texting. These small, almost invisible interactions have quietly become part of our daily rhythm. In addition, more visible tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Grammarly are helping students write faster, organize their ideas, and simplify complex thoughts. What once t

Here is something worth pausing on: right now, while roughly 783 million people around the world face food insecurity, nearly 1 billion tonnes of edible food is discarded every single year. That is close to one-fifth of all food available to consumers wasted before it ever has the chance to nourish anyone. About 60% of that food waste occurs at the household level, meaning in kitchens all over the world, according to the 2024 UNEP Food Waste Index Report. In response to this

We are pleased to share the highlights of the 2026 United Nations Economic and Social Council Partnership Forum Follow-Up Event, “ Youth Digital Collaboration for a Sustainable Planet: Innovating for Inclusive Cities ,” held on February 5, 2026, at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. The event stood as a strong testament to what becomes possible when young people are given a genuine platform and when institutions, educators, and diplomats choose to truly listen.

At a time when global challenges continue to test our collective resolve, the 2026 UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum Follow-Up Event was co-organized by IVECA Center for International Virtual Schooling and the Global NGO Executive Committee, and sponsored by the Permanent Missions of the Republic of Korea, the Portuguese Republic, the Republic of Senegal, the Republic of Indonesia, and the United Mexican States to the United Nations. The event was enriched through collaboration wi

Registration is approaching its close . Don’t miss your opportunity to secure a seat at one of the most inspiring youth-focused events of the year before it closes on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 pm EST . We warmly invite you to join the conversation and be part of this impactful event! Young innovators from Cameroon, Colombia, Indonesia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, and the United States will share how international digital collaboration is shaping youth-driven resp

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

We are getting closer to this year’s UN ECOSOC Partnership Forum Follow-up Event. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time! 🗓️ Date & Time: February 5, 2026; 3:00 - 6:00 pm EST (New York) 🏛️ Location: ECOSOC Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters ✅ Registration: bit.ly/iYouth-reg ( by Jan. 22 to secure your seat ) 📄 Brochure: bit.ly/iYouth-pg Building on the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum discussion, this gathering will spotlight how digital collaboration and

We are pleased to invite you to register for our upcoming follow-up event of the 2026 ECOSOC Partnership Forum, titled Youth Digital Collaboration for a Sustainable Planet: Innovating for Inclusive Cities . Scheduled for February 5, 2026 (3:00 - 6:00 p.m.) at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, this gathering will bring together young innovators, educators, and global partners for an engaging exploration of how digitally connected youth can help shape more sustainab

🗓 Date: February 5, 2026 ⏰ Time: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST 🏛 Location: ECOSOC Chamber, United Nations HQ in New York 🌐 Theme : Youth Digital Collaboration for Sustainable and Inclusive Cities Cities are places of possibility. They are where cultures meet, ideas circulate, and daily life unfolds through shared spaces, services, and connections. They are also where global ambitions, on sustainability, inclusion, and equity, are tested most directly in people’s everyday exp

The 2025 IVECA Global Youth Mentorship Program (iGYMP) Live Class, themed “STEAM for Sustainable Cities,” capped off a semester of shared learning between university mentors from the United States and high school students from South Korea. Exploring global challenges through the lens of education, dialogue and collaboration, the mentors from New York University, City University of New York and Anderson University (South Carolina) and students from Noeun High School in Daejeon

What if cities could speak? What would they reveal about the people who inhabit them, their choices, priorities, and hopes for the future? During this IVECA Live Class, students from Korea and the United States explored that question together, transforming a virtual classroom into a shared space for reflection on what makes cities inclusive, resilient, and meaningful. Focused on SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, the Live Class grounded global ideas in real community

What does a sustainable city look like when viewed from different parts of the world? Through IVECA Live Classes, students from Cameroon, China, Korea, Mexico, and Singapore examined this question by connecting global challenges to the realities of their own communities. As they shared ideas on climate action, urban development, and social responsibility, it became clear that sustainability is shaped as much by local context as it is by global goals. These exchanges invited s