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
Connect with our global community—1 million strong

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Reconnected and Re-energized in 2022: AFS Global Leadership Gathers for Annual Network Meeting
Close to 200 representatives of 64 AFS Network Organizations and Global Affiliates gathered at the 2022 AFS Network Meeting in Athens, Greece from May 6 to May 8. After two… -
Active Global Citizenship and SDGs in Focus of the ECOSOC Youth Forum Side Event
On April 18, 2022, the UN Department of Global Communications (DGC) and AFS Intercultural Programs partnered for a side event at the 2022 ECOSOC Youth Forum. The interactive workshop titled,… -
Creating a Stronger Educational Vision For All AFS Stakeholders
AFS provides transformative learning journeys: through our educational programs and offers, we put learners at the center, guiding and supporting them along the way. AFS participants reflect on how they…

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AFS Facilitator selected for Stevens Initiative’s 2022 Virtual Exchange Academy
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… -
New Global Up Program, Just for Educators
Today’s classrooms require teachers who know how to leverage diversity, create inclusive learning environments and prepare students for an interdependent world. Launching today, the new AFS Global Up Educator provides… -
Calling Young Global Leaders: Dare to Reshape the World
Apply now for the 27th Youth Assembly | August 12-14, 2022 in NYC The talent, drive, and innovation of youth is key to achieving a better world. To provide a…