Learn More About Volunteering at the National Level
The AFS-USA National Council has recently collaborated on the development of an online learning course.
Opportunity: 2020 AFS Prize for Young Global Citizens
This annual Prize recognizes one young person for their commitment to improving the global community with US$10,000, participation at the AFS Global Conference, international recognition and membership in the AFS community of young and active global citizens.
July 1 Update from the Outgoing Board Chair of AFS-USA, Jed Hepworth
Transition and Our Challenge for 2020/2021.
AFS Global You Adventurer Virtual Program
AFS Global You Adventurer enables young people to explore the world from home, make new friends, build their global skills, and become an Active Global Citizen. Share this opportunity today!
June 30 Host Family Update
This message was sent to all current host families whose host students have not yet departed the U.S. These updates will be sent weekly until all students have returned to their home countries.
June 29 Update Re: YES Abroad 2020-21 Program Timeline for American Participants
An important update about the YES Abroad program for 2020-21.
Drumbeat: Meet Matěj from the Czech Republic
Matěj is an active student who enjoys playing soccer, going to museums to check out modern art, and spending time with his family! Do you know a family interested in hosting Matěj from the Czech Republic?
Watch an Animated Documentary Film by YES Alumnus Soon King Yaw
An animated short by a former KL-YES student from Malaysia, Soon King Yaw, was selected as the opening film for the KQED Homemade Film Festival out of 500 submissions!
June 23 Update Regarding the Presidential Proclamation on Immigration
I am writing to bring your attention to the fact that on June 22, 2020, the White House issued a proclamation suspending some non-immigrant visas, however, to be clear, the proclamation does not include the high school (secondary school) category of J-1 visas.
June 23 Host Family Update
This message was sent to all current host families whose host students have not yet departed the U.S. These updates will be sent weekly until all students have returned to their home countries.