View the May 2023 Edition of the Global Family Explorer!
View the May 2023 Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families here!
Author: Stakeholder Engagement Unit
US Government Officials Encourage Hosting of International Students in US Schools
The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Department
“Intro to MyAFS” Webinars: May 16 and 17
Are you a new volunteer looking for an overview of MyAFS or an experienced volunteer with specific MyAFS questions?
Strengthen your Intercultural Learning Skills
There’s still time to register for the May 8th cohort of Foundations of Intercultural Learning and Global Competence!
Volunteer Spotlight: Congratulations Eyasu Neale!
Congratulations to Virginia Area Team Volunteer and Youth Ambassador Program Alum Eyasu Neale! Eyasu was recognized by the Loudoun County Environmental Commission as a winner of its first Environmental Excellence Awards.
Marketing Webinar Series Part 4 Recording: Watch Now!
AFS-USA Marketing is excited to share the fourth webinar in our monthly series that will extend through 2023.
Foundations of Intercultural Learning and Global Competence
Registration deadline approaching, you still have time to sign up!
Reminder: NH23 Hosting Application Distribution – Shifting to Phase 2
Phase Two of this year’s hosting distribution plan will begin on May 1, 2023
Study Abroad Pre-Departure Orientation Preparations
Pre-Departure Orientation materials have been refreshed with some exciting new changes.
AFS Host Family Survey Has Launched!
AFS-USA has partnered with AFS-International to launch the first ever AFS Global Host Family Survey. If you have ever hosted an AFS student, please complete the survey!