“At a time when the world is overcome by pandemics both viral and societal, AFS’s guiding principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility are more urgent than ever.” – Hannah Greene, AFS-USA Returnee and Volunteer
AFS-USA stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter. We believe one person can make a difference. Our mission calls upon us to make the world a more just and peaceful home for everyone. It is precisely in a moment such as this one where each of us, united and determined, can move us closer to the peace and justice that we value and uphold over all else.
We can work together to become better and more active allies. The first step is to educate ourselves about structural and institutionalized racism. Some top Anti-Racism Resources collected by AFS Returnees Hannah Greene and Safia Ali can be found here:
Our organizational mission calls upon us to make the world a more just and peaceful home for everyone. It is precisely in a moment such as this one where each of us, united and determined, can move us closer to the peace and justice that we value and uphold over all else. Please find our full statement on racial justice at afsusa.org.