Thomas, Carla, Clemens, and Theres Merker, AFS Denmark: 2024 Peggy & Art Howe Award
Volunteer Roles: Thomas is chapter president and hosting coordinator. Carla is part of the local board and sending coordinator. Clemens is a…
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Carol, John, and Matthew Baldo, AFS-USA: 2024 Peggy & Art Howe Award
Volunteer Roles: Hosting Orientation Coordinator, Liaison, Interviewer, Travel Representative, Orientation Group Leader. Volunteers Since: 2003 — Besides their volunteer roles, the…
Anushka Anbhule, AFS India: 2024 Young AFS Volunteer Award
Volunteer Since: 2013 28 years old — Anushka Anbhule began her AFS journey as one of the 20 scholarship recipients…
Roberto Casarejos Espinoza, AFS Chile: 2024 AFS Galatti Award Winner
Volunteer Roles: National Board Member, Local Chapter President, Sending and Hosting Coordinator Volunteer Since: 1969 — Roberto’s journey with AFS began…
Katalin Tóthné Tímár, AFS Hungary: 2024 AFS Galatti Award Winner
Volunteer Roles: Chapter President, Host Family, School Relations Coordinator Volunteer Since: 1997 — Katalin Tóthné Tímár first encountered AFS in 1997…
Dina María Cajas, AFS Colombia: 2024 AFS Galatti Award Winner
Volunteer Roles: Chapter President, Board of Directors (Vice President), NQT Training Team, ICL Workshop Facilitator, Project Coordinator — Dina’s journey with…
AFS Global Up Americas Program Set to Enroll 3,000 Students and 120 Educators in the Americas
By May 2025, AFS will have enrolled 3,000 students and 120 educators in Global Up Americas, a fully-funded virtual exchange…
2023 AFS Annual Report: We Develop Active Global Citizens
As we reflect on 2023, we are reminded once again of the profound impact of global exchange, youth leadership and…
AFS Welcomes New International Board of Trustees Members
The AFS Board of Trustees is excited to welcome three new members: Cristian Vera (Senior Vice President of Sales and…