Our “Why”: First-Time Host Parents Discover the True Meaning of Global Connection
Learn more about Ashe’s impactful journey as a first-time host parent!
Last YES & FLEX Newsletter 24-25!
Click here to view the last YES & FLEX Newsletter for 2024-2025
Sponsored Programs Coloring Page Design Competition
Calling all AFS artists!
Help Us Champion Semester Students This Week!
We’re moving into week three of Champions Month! Thanks to everyone who’s worked to champion incoming students from Italy and Germany so
Experience the Power of Exchange – Hear from Alumni in this New Video🌍🎥
We’re excited to share a powerful new video, “Alumni Voices,” featuring heartfelt reflections from exchange students around the world.
2026 Spring Study Abroad Application and Scholarship launch!
Read the article to learn more about our Spring 2026 programs, and our NEW scholarship and application deadlines.
New AFS Exchange Podcast Episode!
We hear from Megan, Eva, and Esha, who share their personal stories of finding community, including in some unexpected places.
Your Voice Matters: Ask Congress to Champion Exchange Programs
As in previous years, Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) are circulating bipartisan sign-on letters in support of FY2026 funding for educational and cultural exchange programs.
An Update on AFS-USA Programs and the White House’s Proposed Budget
In this short video message, I share a few thoughts about our ongoing efforts to recruit host families and send students abroad. I’ll also provide insight on the White House’s proposed budget and what it means for programs like ours.
Watch the Recording of the “Social Media Webinar for Volunteers”
Learn how to maximize your team’s digital AFS presence!