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AFS Janus, Changemaking, History, Intercultural Learning, Publications

AFS and Africa: Engaging with Youth on the Fastest-Growing Continent

As AFS prepares for the 50th anniversary of its activities in Ghana, we find ourselves reflecting on our longstanding ties to Africa. With 54 countries, 2,000 languages, and 1.216 billion…

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AFS Archives, AFS Volunteer, History

A new exhibition honors AFS volunteer efforts during WWI

New York and New Yorkers in World War I is a new exhibition at the New York State Capitol that honors men and women from New York who served in World…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Henry E.M. Suckley, 1915

Henry E.M. Suckley volunteered for AFS with unit SSU 3 in February 1915, serving alongside future AFS Director General Stephen Galatti and Lost Generation painter Waldo Peirce. Suckley served overseas…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus, History

AFS Janus: Spring 2017 Issue

This issue of the AFS Janus introduces a new “AFS in Action” column, which highlights a few of the many exciting evetns and projects from around the AFS Network. We…

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AFS Archives, History, Stories from the Stacks

Photographs in the AFS Archives: The Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection

The AFS Archives is pleased to announce the online accessibility of 375 photographs from the Arthur Howe, Jr. Collection! The collection documents the impactful life Arthur “Art” Howe, Jr., an AFSer…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Three Little Spectators, 1945

Irving Penn, one of the most celebrated photographers of the last half of the twentieth century, was 27 years old and a photographer for Vogue when he volunteered with AFS…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

The Kid Chauffeur, 1915

April 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I. While this day commemorates a military decision, it’s also serves as an important reminder that the…

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AFS Archives, AFS Janus, History

Julian Allen: Lifelong Volunteer, Man of Mystery

In this article you will find out about: The roots of AFS, founded during World War I as a humanitarian organization, and its transformation into a secondary school international exchange…

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AFS Archives, Archival Spotlight, History

Discover the World with AFS, circa 1976-1986

The AFS office in Ghana is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year! From 1967 to 1997, AFS Ghana hosted 163 participants and sent 410 of their students abroad. The unique…

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To speak with an AFS Intercultural Programs Representative, call +1 212 209 0900
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AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.

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