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 AFS
EXPLORE THE WORLD FROM HOME, MAKE NEW FRIENDS, BECOME A GLOBAL CITIZEN AND EXPERIENCE NEW CULTURES!
Explore our new all virtual peer-learning program, for young people anywhere in the world to develop crucial 21st century skills like increasing flexibility, coping with challenges, building empathy and more. At a time when understanding others is more important than ever, this new online program, AFS Global You Adventurer, enables young people to become Active Global Citizens.
Participants will receive the award-winning AFS Global Competence Certificate, plus, they’ll be eligible for a discount on future study abroad programs with AFS.
Enrollments are open now for the next AFS Global You Adventure to start on July 7.
Make your impact with us
Our Global Presence
Alumni
Scholarships
Study Abroad Participants
School Alliances
Volunteers
Host Families
Apply now for the AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens
This annual AFS Prize will recognize one extraordinary young person for their commitment to improving the global community with a US$10,000 cash prize, participation at the AFS Global Conference, international recognition and membership in the AFS community of young and active global citizens.
Applications for the 2020 AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens are welcome until 28 July 2020.
We deliver mission-driven impact three ways
Develop active global citizens to take action
Globalize schools and institutions with tools and programs
Expand access to intercultural education with scholarships and outreach
Help us create change!
“Broadening the perspectives of our next generation of leaders and empowering them to communicate, negotiate and collaborate across differences is mission critical if we want to combat the rising tide of intolerance we see everywhere.”
— DANIEL OBST, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS
Connect with our global community—1 million strong
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Global Competence Certificate for Teens Now Available Online
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Leveraging Tech for Intercultural Learning
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AFS to resume limited study abroad programming for 2020 with heightened safety protocols and innovative program content
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AFS & OECD to Launch PISA Global Competence Results at Virtual Conference
At a time when global skills are in critical demand, the 2020 AFS Global Conference is set to host the a virtual global launch of the results of the Programme…
