Tag: #AFSeffect

AFS in the Media

For AFS Host Families and Exchange Students, Food is the Way to the Heart Many host families and exchange students form bonds through food. This article contains quotes from host families, students and local coordinators, and helps dispel a few commonly-held myths about hosting an exchange student, plus a few students’ favorite recipes from home. […]

AFS in the Media

Watch: How One AFS Returnee Makes a Difference in Her Community Imagine a restaurant where everyone can afford to eat, where those who are struggling can pay what they can or even volunteer for their meal. “A Place at the Table” is a café founded by Margaret Kane, an AFS Returnee, who wants to make […]

Drumbeat: Share this post about Rassi, a YES Exchange Student from Indonesia

Rassi N., a YES exchange student from Indonesia, stars in a touching video in which she describes her exchange experience as “the beginning of her life journey.” Host an exchange student and embark with them on an adventure of intercultural discovery and understanding. You’ll be amazed where it takes you, your family, and your community. […]

Livestream the AFS Global Conference in Budapest | Sept. 26-28, 2018

The AFS Global Conference 2018 has officially begun in Budapest, Hungary. This international gathering of educators, policymakers, business leaders, social entrepreneurs and NGOs will feature thought-provoking interviews and panels on global competence. In attendance are AFS-USA Executive Team members Jorge Castro (President), Tara Hofmann (Chief Operating and Organizational Development Officer) and Keri Dooley (Chief Government […]