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.…
We are thrilled to announce that AFS volunteer and Youth Assembly Ambassador Dana Al Anzy has joined the UN Department of Global Communication’s (DGC) Civil Society Youth Representatives Steering Committee…
For a third year in a row, a program delivered by AFS Intercultural Programs has been shortlisted for The PIEoneer Awards, a prestigious recognition for innovation and achievement in global…
The Student Global Meetup for AFSers who will start their study abroad programs this year took place this past Saturday, May 20, gathering over 1000 students on Zoom and YouTube…
AFS Intercultural Programs is pleased to announce the Permanent Mission of Malta to the United Nations as the lead endorser for the celebration of International Youth Day at the opening…
Demand for virtual exchange programs continues to surge. A new study, to be conducted by AFS Intercultural Programs, will focus on the effectiveness of virtual exchanges in developing global competence…
AFS is creating pathways towards STEM and sustainability education, leadership, and social impact – for students and educators alike. This scholarship-driven initiative called AFS Global STEM Changemakers includes a series…
AFS Intercultural Programs is launching a global survey of its host family community. In over 75 years of experience in running intercultural exchange programs, host families have played an important…
AFS is announcing a new, Global STEM Educators program: a fully-funded, 6-week virtual exchange program designed for in-service secondary teachers worldwide. The program offers 250 scholarships divided across two cohorts…