Help make an American dream come true! (Hancock County)
ORGANIZATION: PAX Program Of Academic Exchange
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PAX ~ Program of Academic Exchange works with your school district and surrounding districts on accepting exchange students. Together, we educate students and the community on world cultures. I am looking for families that love children, want to learn about other cultures and countries, and would be interested in changing a child's life forever by hosting a high school foreign exchange student. The students will be arriving in August for the 2025/26 school year. If your family is like that, or you know a family who is, and would be interested in hosting an exchange student, message me at sabrinah@pax.org. See available students at www.pax.org/finder.
Seeking families in Hancock County Schools and surrounding areas.
Below are a few students that we are trying to find homes for.
Ahmed 17 M Egypt Board Games/Playing Cards, Gym (Fitness), Martial Arts, Reading, Soccer, Walking
Sofia 16 F Mexico Cooking, Dance, Gym (Fitness) Brahim 16 M Morocco Basketball, Weightlifting, Reading, Movies, Art, Family
Izaro 15 F Spain Art, Singing (in Choir/in Band), Volleyball
Yuri 16 M Brazil-semester Soccer, Gym (Fitness), Social Activities, Trying new sports
Mei 16 F Japan Badminton, Basketball, Cooking, Dance, Drama, Kickboxing, Movies, Reading Alexander 15 M Germany Badminton, Gym (Fitness), Dance, Playing Musical Instrument(s), Dance
Reisya 16 F Indonesia Debate, Student Council, Volunteering
Jimo 16 M S. Korea Boxing, Soccer, Wrestling, Travel, Astronomy, Listening to Pop Music, Acting, Drawing, Songwriting, Ski, Fitness, boating
Ilaria 16 F Italy Competitive Gymnastics-wants to do it in US, Swimming, Baking, Volunteering, Watching TV/Videos
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About PAX Program Of Academic Exchange
Location:
149 S HOME AVE, FRANKLIN, IN 46131, US
Mission Statement
PAX Laurasian Exchange envisions a global community of people who are open minded and appreciate cultural differences, because we believe such a community is a fertile field for justice, peace, and prosperity. We aspire to be the quality leader in academic exchange and experiential learning, because we believe such experiences transform the individual’s ability to influence our world for the better. PAX-Program of Academic Exchange provides global education and exchange opportunities for students, host families, schools and communities to open doors, embrace cultures and become family.
Description
From it's beginning, 30 years ago, PAX has been selected as one of few exchange programs approved to work with DOS sponsored students from the FLEX (Future Leaders Exchange) and YES (Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange Study) programs. Coordinated after the fall of the Soviet Union and 911, respectively, these programs are hugely impactful in building ties between countries and breaking down barriers.
PAX now serves nearly 1,000 participants each year from more than 70 countries, using the same values as that modest organization started in a private home. Along the way, the organization has added offices in Seattle and Tokyo. PAX maintains a mission-driven staff of 30, and enjoys a network of hundreds of committed volunteers and welcoming high schools throughout the U.S. To date, more than 24,000 students have successfully completed the PAX program.
Whether they hail from Europe, Asia, Africa, or Latin America, PAX students share one goal: to experience the real U.S. as a student and family member. Share your America-invite a PAX student into your home and watch how you all grow! Search students here: https://hub.exos2.pax.org/studentFinder.php
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
International
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
46140
(39.78504 ,-85.76942 )
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- A semester or an academic year
- Provide a loving home, three meals each day, a bed, reasonable transportation to school activities. Most important-be willing to share your America and be open to learning about different countries, cultures and lifestyles!