Happy International Exchange Day! Today we’re joining the Alliance for International Exchange to celebrate the way intercultural experiences shape lives and communities across the globe.  

Exchange Day was created in 2014 to raise awareness about exchange programs and to spread the word about the many ways in which people and communities benefit from people-to-people diplomacy.  

We’re inviting host families, volunteers, alumni, staff, and anyone who is a part of our AFS network to spread the word about the power of exchange. Here are a few easy ways you can make a difference today:  
 
– Encourage your elected officials to support exchange programs by writing a brief letter (a call is even better!): click here  
 
– Share your AFS story on social media using #ExchangesStartHere. 
 
– Support AFS-USA with a donation: afsusa.org/donate 
 
– Host or encourage someone to host: afsusa.org/host 
 
By speaking up about the benefits of exchange programs, your voice can make a real impact – today and every day. Please reach out to the Marketing team at marketing@afsusa.org if you have questions or need support.  

Thank you for showing the world that exchange builds #StrongerCommunities and #GlobalConnections!