In a video interview with AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann, Zdenek David describes his experience coming from Czechoslovakia (now the Czech Republic) to the U.S. as one of the first AFS exchange students in 1947.
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Exciting News for AFS Volunteers: New Students & Opportunities Ahead
International Education Week (IEW) is November 18-22! As you know, sharing the positive impacts of the AFS experience can have an incredible impact in your community. This IEW, we’d love your help as we #PassPeaceForward around the world by celebrating student exchange!
Margaret Johnson, former Area Team Chair of the Carolinas East Team for 20 years, recently received the Mayor’s Award for an individual promoting international understanding in Durham, NC. Congratulations Margaret!
Learn how students and host families can get involved!
Learn more about this annual initiative and how you can get involved!
In our most recent episode, we sit down with Justin and Chad from Milwaukee, as they take us through their host family experience, which has an amazing impact on their 3-year-old son!
Join us in celebrating by sharing your AFS story today!
We need your help to find more welcoming and open-minded families who can host these students. We are encouraging all staff and volunteers to share this graphic on your social media platforms
AFS-USA students who are currently hosted in the US are invited to complete this form to order a 2024-25 AFS T-shirt.