Our hearts are heavy upon hearing of the passing of Sen. Richard Lugar. As the co-sponsor of the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, part of Sen. Lugar’s legacy includes his steadfast commitment to fostering dialogue between people of different cultures. Today, the AFS community takes a moment to honor his life and career of public service.

Read more about Senator Lugar’s life of service on the New York Time’s Website or CBS News.