This Year’s AFS Project: Change Cohort Made Ghanaian News!
Read more about our students’ visit to the Safe Water Network in Ghana, aligning with UN Goal 6: Ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
SEM SH20 Student Application Distribution and Arrival Info
As we shift gears toward SH20 placements, we wish to make hosting volunteers and placement teams aware that the first SH20 students will be distributed for placement today (Oct 7).
Updated Support Tools Templates
The Participant Support Department is happy to share updated versions of our AFS Support Tools, including the Plan for Success, Support Agreement, and Warning Letter for use in the NH19 cycle forward.
AFS in the Media
AFS has been highlighted in the media in the past few weeks – check out these great stories!
Meet Xianqi from China and Natan from Bolivia!
Welcome or refer a family to host Xianqi from China or Natan from Bolivia!
Drumbeat: Share our Chinese Exchange Student Email Template!
Currently, we have five Chinese Exchange Students waiting for host families in the U.S.! Share this email template to encourage families to welcome a Chinese Exchange Student into their home this fall.
Exciting Details About Our New Website!
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our new website and application portal! This launch is scheduled for the week of October 7.
Register NOW for the October Support Webinar!
In October, the Monthly Support Webinar will focus on supporting Italian students. The webinar is scheduled for October 10 at 8pm ET- 7pm CT- 6pm MT- 5pm PT.
The 2019 AFS-USA Galatti Award Goes To…
The National Council Volunteer Recognition Committee is pleased to announce that the 2019 AFS-USA Galatti Award is presented to Ann Steglich from the Michigan Area Team!
Important Changes at AFS-USA
Under the direction of Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO, a new path to a more dynamic and successful organization is being announced today. This will be the most significant change at AFS-USA since the current TDS model was launched in 2010.