Wartime Service in the Middle East
In honor of International Volunteer Day (December 5), we’re sharing the story of a World War II AFS ambulance driver who exemplifies the AFS volunteer spirit. Inspired by his wartime…
News & Blogs
AFS Janus: Fall 2017
This issue of the AFS Janus epitomizes the very name of our publication: Janus, the ancient Roman god of beginnings and transitions. Janus is typically portrayed looking both backward to the…
Indonesian teens highly motivated to study abroad, according to AFS research; concerns about security, affordability remain
School students in Indonesia are motivated to go abroad mainly to further their academic careers, according to the latest research report, “Mapping Generation Z in Indonesia” published by AFS Intercultural…
AFS in Space
Since the beginning, AFS has been a risk-taking organization that transcends borders, but did you know AFS has even transcended the boundaries of Earth on more than one occasion? This…
We educate to change the world
At the second regional AFS forum in the Caribbean, “Education and Global Citizenship: Developing Essential Competences for the 21st Century,” earlier this year in the Dominican Republic, speakers from all…
Sentio Global Education Network and Purdue University enter three-year partnership to advance global competence education
A new collaboration between Sentio Global Education Network, a not-for-profit subsidiary of AFS Intercultural Programs, and Purdue University will advance the development of global competence among students who participate in…
AFS Intercultural Programs elects new leaders to the Board of Trustees
AFS Intercultural Programs has welcomed three new members to the Board of Trustees: Dr. Jackie Chimhanzi, Najmuzzaman Mohammad, and Dr. Roberto Ruffino. They will serve three-year terms on the Board…
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…
AFS awards outstanding education initiatives that tackle community issues
AFS Intercultural Programs organizes public education events worldwide to make a powerful and transformative impact, foster intercultural learning and bring diverse communities together. For the fifth year in a row,…