Working together for a greater impact
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs Collaboration is key in making a lasting social impact and transforming education. Studies have shown that organizations acting independently meet…
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The AFS Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Impact Fund Will Develop the Next Generation of AFS Global Citizens
AFS is proud to announce the launch of the AFS Volunteer Ambulance Drivers Impact Fund to honor our heroic founders—and ensure that AFS volunteerism remains strong, vibrant, and committed to…
AFS brings expertise in intercultural learning and study abroad to the New Zealand International Education Conference
By Chloé Eberly, Intercultural Learning and Volunteer Coordinator at AFS New Zealand 600 attendees came together from around the world for the New Zealand International Education Conference (NZIEC) in Wellington…
What does civic education against extremism has to do with AFS?
By Jonas Ørnes Andersen, Partner Director of AFS Norway That was one of the questions raised under this year’s Volunteer Summer Summit, organized by AFS’s European umbrella organization – the…
From curiosity to intercultural competence: AFS’s best practices
Curiosity is at the heart of intercultural competence. It’s when we view difference as a learning opportunity. It’s when we seek out those who are different from us. This strong…
AFS Programs for active global citizens around the world
AFS offers a portfolio of intercultural opportunities relevant to teens and young adults. HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE: In 2017, we celebrated the 70th anniversary of our pioneering AFS High School Exchange…
Globalize schools and institutions
We support and equip more than 5,000 educators, schools, institutions and NGOs to deliver effective intercultural programs that build global competence. The British Council Culture at Work survey of 400…
Expand access to intercultural education
Scholarships, outreach and advocacy ensure that more people from diverse and underserved communities participate in and benefit from AFS programs and initiatives. We believe a just and peaceful world is…
2018: Future-proofing AFS for greater impact
2018 was a powerful year for AFS. Working together with donors, partners, schools and local organizations in 99 countries, AFS delivered on our three strategic impact goals: Develop active global…