Reflections from the First 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits: Where Belonging Meets Impact
The 2025 AFS-USA Community Summits got off to a strong start on October 11th, with 2 Summits in Carlsbad, California, and Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Highlights of the AFS-USA Staff Gathering in Nashville
AFS-USA staff from across the country recently gathered in Nashville, Tennessee for a 4-day meeting to collaborate, share ideas, and set goals for the year ahead.
Updates to the Meet the Students Search Tool
AFS-USA will be making updates to the Meet the Students search tool on afsusa.org/host to improve its look, feel, and overall usability on both desktop and mobile devices.
A Message from the President: State of AFS-USA
I invite you to take some time to watch this important video message, where I share an overview of the current state of AFS-USA and our ongoing work together.
A Special Week for the AFS-USA Staff Community
Next week, for the first time in nearly five years, the entire AFS-USA staff will gather together, in person, for several days of collaboration, training, and renewal.
Join us in celebrating international education during Global Learning Week, November 17-21!
Global Learning Week (GLW) is coming up in November, and we hope you will join the AFS community in celebrating international education
Updates to the NSLI-Y Program
Please read for important changes regarding AFS implementation of the NSLI-Y program.
Paving the Future: The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group
The Young Adult Volunteer Advisory Group plays a critical role in securing the future of AFS-USA by championing the perspective and engagement of its youngest volunteers.
Update on Government Shutdown
While staffing is limited in the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Youth Programs Division during the shutdown, essential requests are still being handled. At this time, no impact is anticipated on reimbursements or stipend disbursements for students.
AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann Shares Her Insights in Foreign Affairs Magazine
AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann shares in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs Magazine why international exchange is essential in today’s world.