a publication of the Archives of the American Field Service and AFS Intercultural Programs
When former AFS Ambulance Drivers first decided to start exchange programs 75 years ago, they were inspired by their experiences of running a humanitarian operation in the two World Wars.…
John (Jack) H. Forté (CM 42) John (Jack) Henry Forté (1924-2022), a skilled athlete and student from Waban, Massachusetts, filled out a volunteer application at the American Field Service’s 8…
75 years ago, the first students set off on the new AFS high school exchange programs. Through the vision of our founders, AFS was transformed from a humanitarian ambulance service…
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs Throughout the pandemic, the staff and volunteers of AFS have drawn inspiration from our brave founders, the AFS ambulance drivers. As we continue…
Memorial Day is observed in the United States on the last Monday in May to honor military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Originally known…
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, AFS Intercultural Programs In August 1946, Stephen Galatti, one of the founders of AFS and a key figure in our organization’s history, asked “What, if any,…
This year’s 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp was a rather different occasion from the one planned, due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, AFS deeply honors…
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…
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…