You’ve probably seen this slogan all over our social media: “Pass Peace Forward.” But what does this actually look like in practice?

On our latest episode of The AFS Exchange podcast, we’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from Hiroshima, Japan. Driven by curiosity, Meika chose to spend her year abroad in the United States – the very country that played a tragic role in her hometown’s history.

In this episode, Meika shares why it was so vital for her to study in the U.S., and what she gleaned from learning about the exact same historical events from a completely different classroom perspective. She helps us break down the value of peace education and the power of sharing one’s story with the world.

Listen to this episode at afsusa.org/podcast!