Kazuko Nakano, AFS Japan: 2023 AFS Galatti Award Winner
Kazuko’s AFS journey began in 1962 when she embarked on an AFS exchange to Wisconsin, USA, an experience that profoundly shaped her life. She started volunteering with AFS in the…
Kazuko’s AFS journey began in 1962 when she embarked on an AFS exchange to Wisconsin, USA, an experience that profoundly shaped her life. She started volunteering with AFS in the…
Debra, a dedicated speech therapist, has made a significant impact through her over 30 years of work with school children. Her role as a speech therapist and her volunteering for…
The AFS Volunteer Awards recognize the amazing work our volunteers do every day to expand our mission. This year we’re introducing a new award: The Community Impact Award for Standout…
After spending three months on an AFS high school exchange program through the PEACE program, more than 250 students from many different countries came to Brussels, Belgium to the final…
by Lucas Welter, Chief Organizational Development & Strategy Officer, AFS Intercultural Programs AFS has a vast potential for creating a positive change. We know that from our alumni. Research shows that…
This year’s Virtual Exchange Academy, organized and run by the Stevens Initiative, a key AFS partner and strong ally in the international education field, featured 80 educators from 20 countries…
The AFS Global Volunteer Meetup held on International Volunteer Day, December 5, 2021, was an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work AFS volunteers do every day to advance our mission…
How can we create sustainable solutions for a more just and peaceful world? The 2021 AFS Global Ideathon gathered 350 people from 70 countries and 16 time zones to tackle…
Discover everything you need to know about this unique event here! What exactly is the Global Ideathon? AFS Global Ideathon (September 24-26, 2021) is a 48-hour digital event (a marathon for ideas…