Volunteers in Asia facts for kids
Volunteers in Asia (also known as VIA Programs or VIA) is an American organization that helps people learn. It is a non-profit organization, which means it uses any money it earns to help its programs, not to make a profit for owners. VIA has been based in San Francisco since 1963. It works closely with Stanford University.
What VIA Does
VIA offers special programs for students from Asia. These programs help them learn new things and grow.
Learning Programs
VIA has different programs to help students. These include:
- American Language and Culture (ALC): This program helps students learn English and understand American ways of life.
- Social Studies Programs: These programs teach students about how people work together in society. They learn about:
- Social Investment: How people and groups put time and effort into helping their communities.
- Social Interaction: How to communicate and get along with others.
- Leadership: How to guide and inspire groups of people.
- Health Care Programs: These programs teach students about health and how to help people stay well.
Connecting with VIA
You can find out more about VIA and what they do on social media:
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