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.
Tag: Advocacy
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!
View and share a video from Secretary Miguel Cardona which highlights the importance of cultural exchange programs.
We’re encouraging current exchange students and alumni to share their story on social media using this filter!
As we enter a new year, AFS-USA proudly supports the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s National Day of Racial Healing, Equity and Justice on Tuesday, January 19th and invites all AFS-USA staff, volunteers, students, and other supporters of our work to take part in this national day of virtual conversations that are being offered by dozens of organizations and institutions throughout our country.
Would you like to meet the 2020 National Language Teacher of the Year?
AFS-USA to join #GivingTuesdayNow, a new global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020, created in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.
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.
As a volunteer in Greece, you’ll have the opportunity to work with locals at a refugee camp to provide a sense of normalcy and stability in the lives of refugees.