We are deeply saddened to share that Zdeněk Václav David, one of the very first AFS exchange students, passed away on December 15, 2025. Zed’s journey from Czechoslovakia to the U.S. in 1947 was made possible by AFS, and it set the stage for a remarkable life dedicated to learning, teaching, and connecting across cultures.
The Study Abroad Advisory team helps shape a more connected, informed, and responsive AFS community—one conversation, one resource, and one volunteer at a time.
On Thursday, January 15, Volunteers and Staff came together to start piecing together the 2026 AFS Hosting Puzzle and unveil this year’s theme: Together, We Make Exchange Possible!
Sharing a discussion guide for volunteers to help with difficult conversations around recent law enforcement activity in communities across the country.
Where do you want your team to go —and how will you get there? Join us for Planning for Impact, a practical Skill Builder.
A recorded guide on Writing Student Bios is now available for volunteers who want to learn more about this important part of welcoming AFS students.
The Hosting Advisory Group is made up of volunteers throughout the USA and they would like to connect with YOU!
Where do you want your team to go —and how will you get there? Join us for Planning for Impact, a practical Skill Builder.
Happy New Year!
The 2026 Flight/Belo Chaperone and Program Leader application closes on…