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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.
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
Have you had the chance to peruse our catalog of AFSNext programs for travelers 18 and up? There’s something for everyone, including
AFS-USA has released its new Media Policy! Click here to access the policy in Help & Learning, and read on for an
We’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from Hiroshima, Japan.
Over the past year, AFS-USA’s Community Summit series brought together volunteers, host families, returnees, alumni, and staff from across the country under a common theme: Where Belonging Meets Impact. Designed to allow more volunteers to attend than a typical National Summit, these regional gatherings provided opportunities for participants to connect, learn from one another, share best practices, and strengthen their commitment to the AFS mission.
We’re excited to invite you to join AFS-USA and the Alliance for International Exchange in the Summer of Action—a nationwide advocacy campaign running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.