Important News Concerning AFS Programs in Germany
Based on the realities of the situation, and after careful consideration, AFS has decided to suspend all current hosting programs in Germany.
Important News Concerning AFS Programs in Spain
Based on the guidance of the Spanish government, and after careful consideration, AFS has decided to suspend all current hosting programs in Spain.
Keeping Informed
First, on behalf of all of us at AFS-USA, thank you for all that you are doing to remain available to participants, host parents, educators, and others and share information that you have, while doing all that you can to create a sense of calm and confidence in AFS within your community.
Important News Concerning AFS Programs in Norway
Based on the guidance of the Norwegian government, and after careful consideration, AFS has decided to suspend all current hosting programs in Norway.
FAQ’s for AFS Volunteers Regarding COVID-19
We’d like to share some additional guidance to help in responding to members of the AFS community (families, students, etc.).
From the President of AFS-USA Regarding COVID-19
AFS-USA has made the decision that all AFS communities in the U.S. will cease holding any in-person student orientations and other events that bring students, volunteers, or host families together.
Thank You Message Sent to All Current Host Families From AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann
In an email sent this morning to all current AFS Host Families, President Tara Boyce-Hofmann expressed her gratitude for each of our host families across the country who have opened their homes to an AFS Exchange Student this year.
Openness to Non-traditional Placements
Openness to non-traditional placements is important when it comes to finding the right student(s) for a single parent or same-sex family as well as a family who wants to host two students, but how do you know if a student is open to such a placement? You can find out by searching for Non-Traditional Placement Preferences!
Two Week Deadline Reminder: Visual Storyteller Scholarship!
There’s only two weeks left for students to apply for the Visual Storyteller Scholarship, an exciting visual arts scholarship for students interested in documenting new cultures with creativity, honesty, and empathy from behind the lens!
Important Update Regarding AFS-USA Programs in Italy
AFS has made the difficult, but necessary decision to suspend the programs for all AFS students who are currently on program in Italy.