A commitment to service in times of crisis
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs We’re living through some of the biggest challenges of our generation that will likely shape our lives for years to…
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Update on the AFS Response to COVID-19
AFS Intercultural Programs is closely monitoring the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures and actions by global health experts and government officials, including the declaration by the World Health…
Update on the AFS response to COVID-19
As the global COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak continues to unfold, our number one priority is protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of our participants across the world. We are committed…
AFS suspends current hosting activities in Italy due to COVID-19 outbreak
As a trusted leader in intercultural exchange, nothing is more important to us than protecting the safety and wellbeing of our participants across the world. We have been closely monitoring…
OECD’s PISA Global Competence Assessment Results to be announced at the AFS Global Conference
The 2020 AFS Global Conference is set to host the worldwide launch of the results of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018 Global Competence Assessment, and explore their…
AFS suspends current hosting activities in China and Hong Kong due to coronavirus outbreak
As a trusted leader in intercultural exchange, nothing is more important to us than protecting the safety and wellbeing of our participants across the world. We have been closely monitoring…
2019 AFS Janus: Creating a More Just and Peaceful World
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs Reflecting on the mission and vision of AFS, I’m always amazed by the courage and perseverance of our alumni and…
Study Abroad Programs Crucial in Developing Global Citizens, New Study Finds
Study abroad programs effectively prepare young people to navigate, work and volunteer in global and multicultural environments, reports a new global study by AFS Intercultural Programs, a leading international education…
Growing a global competence coalition at the 2019 AFS Global Conference
What will it take to provide young changemakers with the global skills they need to make the world a better place? The 2019 AFS Global Conference on Active Global Citizenship—and How…