AFS-USA Blog
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AFS-USA is an international education organization dedicated to creating a more just & peaceful world. AFS programs foster transformation that lasts a lifetime. Today's exchange students are tomorrow's changemakers: diplomats; thought leaders; influencers in the international business and non-profit communities.
AFS-USA Blog
2w ago
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Month, we’re highlight Sue Fershing, a longtime AFS volunteer and host parent. Here’s what she had to say about her experience with AFS-USA over the ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
2M ago
In this testimonial, David and Nancy Frye share a bit about their experiences hosting 13 exchange students since 1999. The Frye family is currently hosting Nadhira from Indonesia. Read on to learn about how they started their most recent hosting journey, as well as the enrichment hosting has brought to their lives over the years ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
2M ago
Nicholas Kristof’s recent article “The Backpack You Need Isn’t for Carrying Books”, highlights the ever-growing importance for young adults, especially, to have intercultural education and international experiences ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
2M ago
Bill MacIntosh, an AFS-USA alumnus who participated in an exchange program to Brazil (Brasil in Portuguese) from 1964-1965, recently sat down with AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Hofmann to talk ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
2M ago
In this article, Abby Verrando, a California high school student in her junior year, responds to a series of questions about her experience in the AFS Youth Ambassador Sustainability Program ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
3M ago
By Tara Hofmann, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs/USA Last week, AFS-USA, along with other leaders in international student exchange, met with Deputy Assistant Secretary Bernadine Futrell who represented ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
3M ago
Congratulations to the 2023 AFS Volunteer Awardees! The Galatti Award Established in 1983, the Galatti Award, bestowed in memory of Stephen Galatti, the Director General of AFS for more than ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
5M ago
By Tara Hofmann, President and CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs/USA For more than thirty years, I have worked in the U.S. and abroad to foster cultural understanding through youth exchange ..read more
AFS-USA Blog
9M ago
Ten young educators have earned full scholarships (sponsored by BP) to attend the annual AFS Youth Assembly in New York City from August 11-13, 2023. They will join 40 ..read more