May 19 AFS-USA Host Family Update
This message was sent to all current NH19, SH20 host families whose host students have not yet departed the U.S. These updates will be sent weekly until all students have returned to their home countries.
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Country Spotlight: Pakistan!
Learn more about Pakistan and hear from hosted students and volunteers about Pakistani life and culture! Explore a new country each week with us.
New AFS-USA Materials & Merchandise Ordering Site!
The AFS-USA store front (www.afsusa.org/marketing-materials) is moving to a new and improved site!
Get to Know Rey Mark from the Philippines (YES Student)!
Meet Rey Mark, a young man from the Philippines who is passionate about helping the blind community in his home country!
Drumbeat: Watch and Share our Newest Hosting Video!
James Butler, AFS Alum (U.S. to Colombia ’69), talks about his experience as an AFS Exchange Student and how he was inspired to #passpeaceforward by hosting six AFSers in our newest video!
Teaching at Home During Covid-19
As learning moves from the classroom to the living room AFS-USA is ready to support families in their at-home learning environments.
General Hosting Press Release Available
Share your incredible AFS hosting stories by using this general hosting focused press release.
May 12 AFS-USA Host Family Update
This message was sent to all current NH19, SH20 host families whose host students have not yet departed the U.S. These updates will be sent weekly until all students have returned to their home countries.
AFS-USA Zoom Backgrounds Available to Download
Staying connected, albeit virtually, is very important during this difficult time – and you can promote AFS while doing so! Download these Zoom virtual background options to represent AFS-USA during your calls.
Sexual Misconduct Webinar on May 14 – Sign up NOW
Join us to learn about how AFS-USA defines sexual misconduct and best practices for managing sexual misconduct allegation cases.