We invite you to join our Media Literacy Training of Trainers Webinar on Tuesday, October 13 at 8pm Eastern to learn more about the campaign. The webinar is designed to provide AFS volunteers and returnees with an overview of media literacy, strategies for employing media literacy in daily life, as well as guidance on how to lead presentations on Media Literacy.
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We’ve been tagged in posts on social media from hosted students, host families, and natural parents thanking AFS for an incredible exchange year and expressing gratitude taking care of our students as they travel home.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the AFS-USA’s Media Literacy Campaign! The campaign seeks to educate hosted AFSers and American high school students on the importance of media literacy.
Check out these stories about AFS from around the U.S.!
When searching for new AFS Host Families, Volunteers, or Sending students, many volunteers and staff members find that social media is an effective tool for promotion and recruitment. However, there are a few best practices and rules to keep in mind when posting about AFS on social media. Confidentiality Online Many Area Teams use Facebook […]
Have you had the chance to peruse our catalog of AFSNext programs for travelers 18 and up? There’s something for everyone, including lots of exciting opportunities to volunteer, teach, intern, and study abroad! To show off AFSNext’s unique programs and consultation services, we’re now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Give us a like or follow to […]
AFS-USA has released its new Media Policy! Click here to access the policy in Help & Learning, and read on for an overview of this important document. WHY: The media can be a powerful tool for publicizing our impact, but there is also a risk of AFS-USA being depicted inaccurately or unfavorably. It’s important to make […]
Join the AFS-USA winter Share-A-Thon to help identify host families and schools for the remaining SH26 (Jan semester) students.
The AFS-USA Board of Directors is working to identify potential new Directors for 3-year terms, starting in July 2026.
The 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits got off to a strong start on October 11th, with 2 Summits in Carlsbad, California, and Bloomington, Minnesota.