AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann shares in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs Magazine why international exchange is essential in today’s world.
Tag: Advocacy
If you were able to join us on Saturday, thank you for taking time out of your weekend. Whether or not you were able to attend, I’m deeply grateful for your commitment to ensuring the future of AFS-USA — by welcoming a student into your home, inviting others to join you, and advocating for the continuation of the YES program.
Please take action to support international exchange programs today!
You’ve probably read or heard news reports regarding a freeze on interviews for students seeking a variety of visas for the USA. I wanted to share some information relevant to our students planning to arrive this year.
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.
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.
On behalf of everyone at AFS-USA, I want to extend our heartfelt gratitude for your participation in advocating for the timely distribution of funding for exchange programs. Thanks to your efforts, our AFS community contributed significantly to the more than 24,000 letters sent to over 500 Congressional offices from the international exchange community. This was […]
We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.
This summer, AFS-USA took part in the Alliance for International Exchange’s “Summer of Action,” an advocacy campaign designed to highlight and enhance awareness of the many benefits of international exchange programs. Check out this article to discover how AFS-USA contributed to this impactful initiative!
Learn more about the exciting initiative with Alliance for International Exchange!