We Develop Active Global Citizens
AFS programs empower young people from all backgrounds with essential global skills—and the passion for making a difference.
About AFSWe deliver mission-driven impact three ways
Globalize schools and institutions with tools and programs
Expand access to intercultural education with scholarships and outreach
Our Global Presence
Explore new AFS programs to globalize your institution
AFS has launched a new suite of programs for universities, businesses and organizations across industries to ‘Global Up’ and develop essential skills, like collaboration, problem-solving, and cross-cultural communication, needed for personal, academic and professional development.
Connect with us to get a demonstration of the research-based, customizable and scalable AFS Global Competence Certificate (GCC) programs.
Connect with our global community—1 million strong
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AFS Exchanges Start for a New Generation of Students
More than 5,000 high school students from 50+ countries will have started their AFS exchange program by mid-October 2021. In addition, AFS virtual educational offers are on track to reach… -
Young People Prepared to Act for a Sustainable Future
What should the next Youth Assembly focus on to mobilize young people to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and make a difference in their communities? On September… -
Nominations for Outstanding AFS Volunteers Are Open
The work of AFS is driven by the voluntary commitment of so many people. Worldwide, more than 50,000 volunteers of all ages and backgrounds are part of a movement of…
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AFS Virtual Education Programs Expand Their Reach and Impact
AFS virtual educational offers, such as our Global Up and Global You programs, have significantly scaled up this year through new partnerships. We are on track to reach 5,000 participants… -
Global Up Successfully Connects 1,000 Young People from New Zealand and Abroad
Global Up programs have empowered thousands of students, educators, and professionals across a variety of disciplines from around the world with global skills like critical thinking, cross-cultural communication, and open-mindedness. … -
Introducing the award-winning AFS Effect+ for the Classroom: Toolkit for Educators
Educators can now download a new free resource, recognized by UNESCO-APCEIU, for teaching Active Global Citizenship & the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for high school students: the AFS Effect+…
