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AFS Archives, AFS Student

AFS Explores Meaningful Sustainability for its Student Exchange Programs

By Andrea Kutsenkow, AFS Archives Consultant In 2020, what is AFS’ responsibility to address the carbon impact of the travel of its student exchange programs? The logistics behind finding sustainable…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus

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…

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AFS Archives, AFS Student, Education, Global Citizenship, Global Competence

AFS in Action | AFS Now newsletter (June 2019)

AFS One Classroom Initiative conducted virtual exchanges of schools in China with schools in Brazil and Czech Republic throughout June. Eighty students and teachers participated in meaningful cross-border classroom-to-classroom dialoguediscussing…

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AFS Archives

From the AFS Archives: Honoring Our Past and Embracing New Frontiers

by Andrea Kutsenkow, AFS Archivist Although the collections of the AFS Archives (Archives of the American Field Service and AFS Intercultural Programs) document and honor AFS’ founders, the resources of…

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AFS Archives

A Time to Give Thanks and to Show Appreciation for a Diverse Staff

by Andrea Kutsenkow, Archivist at AFS Intercultural Programs Today, AFS staff and volunteers work with students and host families across the globe on study abroad and social impact projects. They…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus

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…

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AFS Archives, History, Stories from the Stacks

AFS Drivers on Leave: Cultural Experiences during World War II

The nature of the volunteer work done by the American Field Service volunteer ambulance corps is well documented in the Archives of the American Field Service and AFS Intercultural Programs. …

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Walk Together, Talk Together

AFS Returnee Joan Salajan created this painting for AFS Director General Stephen Galatti for Christmas in 1955. Joan had recently traveled to Greece from the United States as an AFS…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Wartime Service in the Middle East

In honor of International Volunteer Day (December 5), we’re sharing the story of a World War II AFS ambulance driver who exemplifies the AFS volunteer spirit. Inspired by his wartime…

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