AFSers Reflect on Dr. Janet Bennett’s Legacy
The AFS community is saddened by the passing of Dr. Janet Bennet, founder of the Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI), one of the pioneers in the intercultural field, and a great…
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Expanding the Network of AFS Global Affiliates
Two new organizations in South Korea and Sri Lanka, Better World/International Workcamp and Sputnik International, have received the Global Affiliate status with AFS Intercultural Programs. These new partnerships will enable…
AFS Expands Program to Catalyze 5,000 Young Changemakers Worldwide
AFS is proud to announce the new AFS Global STEM Changemakers Initiative, funded by bp. This new initiative aims to provide 5,000 young people worldwide with immersive learning experiences through…
2020 AFS Annual Report Published
Letter from the CEO & Chair The year 2020 will be remembered by the profound impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the world—and AFS is no exception. For the first…
300 Educators Participate in AFS’ New Online Certification
300 high-school teachers from 15 countries have taken part in the first edition of the AFS Global Up Educator online learning certification. The course is the first phase of their…
Job Opening: Consultant, Facilitator Coordination and Training
Position: Consultant, Facilitator Coordination and Training – Full-time, Remote Reporting to: Director of Learning & Development Member of: Organizational Development and Programs teams Application deadline: 9 am EST on Friday,…
Advancing our mission in 2021 and 2022: AFS Global Leadership gathers for annual Network Meeting
More than 150 leaders representing 55 AFS Network Organizations participated in the AFS Annual Network Meeting. For the second consecutive year, the meeting was conducted virtually due to the impact…
Teens from Mexico win 2021 Award by AFS at PLURAL+ Youth Film Festival
by Ana Carolina Cassiano, Head of Education Development, AFS Intercultural Programs Seven young filmmakers from Mexico were awarded the PLURAL+ 2021 AFS Intercultural Learning Award for their short film “We…
AFS Global Meetup Celebrates Voluntarism
The AFS Global Volunteer Meetup held on International Volunteer Day, December 5, 2021, was an opportunity to celebrate the incredible work AFS volunteers do every day to advance our mission…