The 2020 Virtual AFS Summit Kicks Off Tonight
The 2020 Virtual AFS Summit begins on Thursday evening, November 12 at 8pm EST, with AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann’s Welcome Address.
Author: Scott Hume
Show Your Support for AFS-USA on LinkedIn!
Use our new “I’m an AFS-USA Volunteer” graphic on LinkedIn to show your support for AFS!
Late Registrations for the Virtual AFS Summit
Information about late registration for the virtual AFS Summit.
First Virtual AFS Summit Thursday Event Invitation
Please join us and hundreds of other members of our AFS Family for the opening of our first Virtual AFS Summit—RISE! on Thursday, November 12th, from 8:00-9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This will be an opportunity to learn how AFS-USA is doing in these trying times and the important work ahead of us.
Virtual AFS Summit Registration Deadline Extended
The deadline to register for the Virtual AFS Summit has been extended through Monday, November 2.
2020-21 FLEX and YES Program Update
The U.S. Department of State has informed AFS-USA that they have decided to cancel the in-person component of the YES and FLEX programs, scheduled to arrive to the U.S. in January for the spring semester, and instead, change the program to an all-virtual format.
Download and Share the October Global Educator Newsletter
The Global Educator October Edition is now available to download!
AFS Global Self-Care Checklist
How are you staying mentally and physically healthy this fall?
New Training Module: Sponsored Programs Up Close
A new training module is available for any volunteer who would like to expand their understanding of the ECA Programs that the Sponsored Programs Department implements.
International Education Week 2020 is Nov. 16-20!
International Education Week (IEW) is almost here! As you may know, this is an incredibly important time for the AFS community. We’ve developed the resources you’ll need to promote AFS and intercultural learning this year!