International Education Week (IEW) is finally here, and we hope you’ll join us as we #ConnectAcrossCultures! There are so many ways you can help us celebrate IEW this week. AFS-USA current hosted students have been encouraged to participate through presentations, intercultural activities, and social media sharing – you can find details on our Help & Learning […]
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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 more about this annual initiative and how you can get involved!
Please read this article and refer to Help and Learning resources if you plan to use Canva for AFS-USA promotions.
Check out this new video featuring YES program alumnus Mert, who was hosted by AFS-USA in New Jersey. Please share with potential host families who may be interested in hosting a student this fall!
Please join us for an urgent AFS Volunteer Call on Thursday, August 15th at 8 pm Eastern.
We must ask, even implore, all volunteers to consider opening their homes to welcome a student, even if it is a temporary welcome placement. This is crucial to ensure that each student has a plan for participation and school placement.
If you’re wondering what you can do to help during this very challenging time, let me tell you in a very straightforward way – we need you to welcome a student into your home for a few weeks this fall to ensure they can participate on the program and start school.
Will you write to your Senator today to request a strong appropriation for ECE programs? It will take less than one minute to send a letter using this letter-generator tool created by the Alliance for International Exchange.
Learn more about Keith and Doug Byron as they discuss their memorable hosting experience with their Danish student!