We are deeply saddened to share that Zdeněk Václav David, one of the very first AFS exchange students, passed away on December 15, 2025. Zed’s journey from Czechoslovakia to the U.S. in 1947 was made possible by AFS, and it set the stage for a remarkable life dedicated to learning, teaching, and connecting across cultures.
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We sit down with Jenny Kissinger Messner, an AFS alumna who believes that our mission is more important now than ever.
We’re reaching out to our incredible alumni community to help us better understand where your AFS-USA journey has taken you: in life, in career, and around the world.
Read and share the latest edition of The Passport!
Check out this unique opportunity for AFS-USA Alumni!
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!
Kakeru recounts his transformational exchange experience in the US.
Do you want to learn from global leaders, tackle today’s most pressing challenges, and make connections with like-minded people from around the world?