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Check out the first episode of Season 6 of The AFS Exchange!
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We are deeply saddened to share that Zdeněk Václav David, one of the very first AFS exchange students, passed away on December 15, 2025. Zed’s journey from Czechoslovakia to the U.S. in 1947 was made possible by AFS, and it set the stage for a remarkable life dedicated to learning, teaching, and connecting across cultures.
Where do you want your team to go —and how will you get there? Join us for Planning for Impact, a practical Skill Builder.
A recorded guide on Writing Student Bios is now available for volunteers who want to learn more about this important part of welcoming AFS students.
As the year comes to a close, we want to thank you for all you do.
Are you interested in traveling to Geneva, Switzerland in August 2026 to help with the AFS Youth Assembly as an Event Volunteer? Opportunity for registered AFS-USA volunteers aged 18-32.