Summer 2026 International Homestay Opportunities
⭐ Turn your home into a global experience ⭐
Excellence in AI and Global Leadership Exchange (EAGLE)
This summer, the World Affairs Council will be welcoming students from Kosovo, the Republic of Korea, and the United States. The Excellence in AI and Leadership Exchange (EAGLE) Program is program focused on equipping young leaders and educators with knowledge and skills in AI, technology, and global leadership . In July 2026, we will be hosting youth leaders and their mentors as they explore Seattle's diverse technological and digital space.
2026 TechGirls Program
This summer, the World Affairs Council is excited to have the 2026 TechGirls program returning back to Seattle, for the fifth year, this July! TechGirls is an international summer exchange program designed to empower and inspire young girls ages 15-17 years old from around the world, including the United States, to pursue careers in STEM. In July 2026, we will be hosting youth leaders from Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
About Homestay Hosting:
- This is a volunteer opportunity for families and individuals.
- Hosts are required to provide participants with a private room with an individual bed, most meals, and some transportation to and from program activities.
- We are required to follow the "rule of three" which asks that youth participants are in homestays with at least two other people (at least one person needs to be over 18). If you are a single adult individual, then two youth participants would need be housed with you.
- Hosts should be able to drive their guests to the World Affairs Council office (520 Pike Street) or be willing to accompany them on public transportation.
- Interested hosts must complete all application requirements.
What the World Affairs Council will provide:
- We will provide logistical support, including helping to arrange pick-ups and drop-offs.
- We will share program details and updates to host families.
- Once matched, we will share the bios and other relevant information about the youth leader(s). TechGirls will be covered under sickness and accident insurance.
- We provide weekday programming on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29.
- We will serve as mediators between TechGirls and the host families to ensure a warm and successful experience for all involved.
- We will be on-call 24/7 during the dates of the program to respond to any emergencies.
