Final Travel Details for 27 March AFS Charter Flight for Students from Spain and Italy
This message was sent to all students from Italy and Spain (and their host families) who will be returning home on the March 27 charter flight from Chicago.
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Travel Update Sent to Current Host Families from AFS-USA President, Tara Hofmann
During the first part of this week, we are focusing on returning students home who are from Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and Iceland. There may be additional countries able to depart this week if circumstances change and we will do our best to give you as much notice as possible.
Update for AFS-USA Volunteers About Shortened Hosting Programs
Monday night, Tara Hofmann informed all of you about the decision to shorten the programs of currently hosted students in the US, aside from FLEX and YES Sponsored Programs students. This message is an update on our planned next steps.
Message Sent From AFS-USA President to All Host Families and Students (Core Programs Only)
The following message was sent to all host families and students (Core program only, not including YES and FLEX) to clarify information concerning the change in length of their AFS program.
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.
Drumbeat: Share our Hosting Social Media Contest!
In our new Hosting Photo Contest, host families and exchange students can submit their best photos as a family for a chance to win some AFS prizes!
Host Family Social Media Contest
In our Hosting Photo Contest, current host families and hosted students can submit their best photos and enter for a chance to win some AFS prizes!
“From Home to Home:” An article with AFS and KLYES Exchange Student, Muhammad H.
In a heartwarming article featured on the KLYES website, AFS Exchange Student Muhammad meditates on the meaning of “home” after arriving in the U.S. to begin his exchange year.
Drumbeat: Share a Video of an AFS Host Mom and Volunteer’s Impact Story!
Watch and share an inspirational video from AFS Volunteer and host mom Anne Ford.
Applications are Open for the AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders!
The AFS Global Citizen Prize for Young Leaders is a new international award that will recognize one young person age 30 or younger for their outstanding project that brings together diverse people to tackle the pressing challenges outlined by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).