Gen Z Finds Unity Through American Exchanges

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 28, 2026 · 1m

Gen Z is feeling disconnected from democracy—but a bold new program is changing that. The American Exchange Project sends high school seniors on transformative two-week trips to towns across America, exposing them to diverse cultures and fostering deep human connections. Participants consistently call it life-changing, breaking down stereotypes and reigniting national pride. Now expanding to Alabama and set to reach 250 schools nationwide ahead of the U.S.’s 250th birthday, this initiative believes in America’s shared goodness—and is proving that connection, not cynicism, can rebuild the…