Remembering an Extraordinary Volunteer: Eugene Bullard
AFS has its roots in World War I, and for Black History Month we would like to feature an incredible…
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Celebrating Volunteers at the AFS Global Meetup
This International Volunteer Day (December 5, 2020), more than 200 AFS volunteers from around the world gathered for a global…
Globally connected through volunteerism
This International Volunteer Day, we say “Thank you” to all AFS volunteers who, with their efforts, commitment and dedication, make…
New Study Abroad Scholarships for Greek High Schoolers
High schoolers from Greece can now apply to study abroad in one of 18 destinations across Europe, Asia, North America,…
Looking back, looking forward: AFS Global Leadership gathers for annual Network Meeting
This past Saturday, 145 leaders from 57 AFS Network Organizations gathered virtually for the 2020 AFS Network Meeting. The gathering…
Adapting Cultural Learning to a Virtual Setting
As colleges and universities around the globe work to adapt to their institution’s needs, the Covid-19 crisis has illuminated some…
AFS changemakers from 22 countries take part in virtual bp Global STEM Academy
110 scholars from 22 countries are participating in the first-ever virtual edition of the bp Global STEM Academies. The Academies,…
AFS Announces Two New Board Members: Regina Honu and Helmut Schuster
AFS Intercultural Programs welcomes two new members to the Board of Trustees: Regina Honu, social entrepreneur from Ghana, and Helmut…
Young Global Citizen from Bangladesh Wins 2020 AFS Prize
Shah Chowdhury from Bangladesh with the Project Trishna won the annual AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens for empowering communities through…