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In this video, AFS-USA host parent and volunteer Kristin Bock shares her personal experience hosting an international exchange student and how it transformed her family in unexpected and meaningful ways.
Founders’ Day is Tuesday, April 7, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us! Join the AFS community in honoring the legacy that continues to inspire our work.
Check out these new resources to promote the Domestic Exchange Pilot Programs!
The following message was sent to all current host families for Host Family Appreciation Month.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful host families!
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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.