“As I enter my tenth year as Executive Director of VIA, I am filled with gratitude reflecting on…
VIA | Volunteers in Asia
Transcending Boundaries,
Transforming Lives
Join rich, immersive, cross-cultural learning experiences in the US and Asia.
60+ Years
Of cultural exchange and community building
27+ Nations
Representing primarily the US, East and Southeast Asia
12,000 Members
Program alumni, volunteers, and collaborators
100+ Partners
across the world spanning across six decades
Inspiring self awareness, creativity, and connections across cultures since 1963
For over 60 years, VIA has sought to provide rich, immersive, cross-cultural learning experiences in the US and Asia that transcend boundaries, transform lives, and strengthen our global community.
Upcoming Programs
Discover your leadership potential and start your social impact journey with VIA!
Tokyo & Rikuzentakata, Japan
Univ. Students
Exploring Sustainability in Rural Japan US university students are invited to join a seven-day project-based learning program with students from…
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia
Univ. Students
Short-Term Global Community Fellowships are 6-8 week placements for current degree-seeking undergraduate or graduate students. Fellows work at NGOs, schools,…
Our Partners
Leveraging six decades of experience in cross-cultural experiential learning, VIA collaborates with individuals and institutions to develop community-oriented programming that equips emerging social impact leaders with skill sets and mindsets to address complex human challenges.
- Programs Designed for Sustainability
- Enhanced Organizational Capacity & Impact
- Integrated Assessment & Reporting
- Strengthened Global Network
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Latest News + Updates
In a world increasingly marked by division and uncertainty, VIA’s work has never felt more vital. Now more…
Since 2019, VIA has embarked on a transformative journey to refresh our identity, aligning it with our latest…
Meet the 2024-2025 Global Community Fellowship cohort! Brianna Avila BEAM Education Foundation Raised in the agricultural city of…
We are excited to welcome two VIA programs alumni to join Program Director Kristy Ishii in facilitating this…