Dear AFS-USA Volunteers,

We were informed by our colleagues at American Councils today that one of the YES Students (non-AFS), Sabika Sheikh of Pakistan, was killed today in the school shooting in Santa Fe, Texas. The YES community, along with the entire exchange community, and all of us at AFS are devastated by this tragedy.

If your student needs extra support during this tragic time, please reach out to us for assistance.  YES Program staff can also connect students with religious advisors, if your student would find this helpful.

With our sympathy to Sabika Sheikh’s family and to all affected by this tragic shooting,

AFS-USA Support Team