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School Outreach Meeting on April 13th!

  • April 6, 2026
  • Sarah Radermacher

All are invited to our last School Outreach meeting for the 2025-26 school year!

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View the April 2026 Edition of the Global Family Explorer

  • Briony Rutzinski

View the April Edition of the Global Family Explorer Newsletter for host families!

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Sharing the New AFS-USA Alumni Newsletter: Unpacked

  • Candace O'Malley

View the first edition of the AFS-USA Alumni Newsletter, Unpacked.

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Founders’ Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 7!

  • April 3, 2026
  • AFS-USA

Founders’ Day is coming up this Tuesday, April 7! Join us to honor our AFS Founders, whose commitment and foresight made AFS the incredible community it is today.  

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Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month!

  • April 1, 2026
  • AFS-USA

Volunteers like you are at the heart of AFS-USA, creating impact in your communities by fostering cross-cultural understanding, inspiring personal growth, and helping build a more just and peaceful world.

#AFSeffect Featured Volunteer Volunteer Appreciation Month

Last Call for 2026 AFS Global STEM Innovators Scholarship!

  • Grace Alexander

The 2026 AFS Global STEM Innovators (USA) deadline is approaching fast! Help us get the word out to interested students before applications close on April 10th.

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Guiding Families, Building Connections: The AFS Hosting Advisory Group

  • March 31, 2026
  • National Council

The AFS Hosting Advisory Group (Hosting AG), led by Sara Roberts, West Regional Director, and Heather Stertz, a volunteer from the World Flags Area Team, is a dynamic partnership uniting staff and volunteers across the country.

Advisory Group Featured Hosting National Council Volunteer

Update to International Travel Policy for Hosted Participants

  • Melvin Harmon

The temporary policy restricting all international travel during a student’s program will be lifted effective April 6, 2026.

Featured Hosting Travel

ICYMI: 2026 Domestic Program Applications Are Open!

  • Innovation Team

AFS-USA recently announced our Domestic Pilot Programs for Summer 2026. Check out this article to learn more about these exciting opportunities and how students can apply!

Featured Program Highlight Programs Sending

“Intro to MyAFS” Webinar for Volunteers: April 21

  • Briony Rutzinski

New volunteers, or anyone looking to learn more about the MyAFS Volunteer Portal, are invited to attend this short webinar. A great chance to meet new volunteers and staff!

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