AES WORLD LANGUAGES AND CULTURES INSTITUTE INC
Cause Area
- Community
- Education & Literacy
- Employment
- Immigrants & Refugees
- International
Location
40 Warren StreetCharlestown, MA 02129 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
AES World Languages and Cultures Institute (AWLCI) is committed to strengthening communities by bridging the gap between cultures and broadening our students’ horizons. Our community programs empower individuals to overcome cultural and languages barriers and promote harmony and tolerance in the community.
Description
AES World Languages and Cultures Institute (AWLCI) was founded in 2010 to address the lack of communication and understanding between community members that leads to poor medical attention and legal representation, underemployment, and cultural conflict within communities. In 2012, the organization launched a flagship series of language classes for community members that focused on Mandarin Chinese, Italian, and Spanish. Since the launch of these programs, AWLCI has taught over 500 students, hosted more than 90 multicultural events, and built a network of over 2,000 language learners and cultural enthusiasts. In 2015, AWLCI changed the focus of its programs away from community language courses, towards ESOL classes and targeted language instruction in collaboration with community partners.