We need immediate action from Congress to demand the Department of State release these critical funds. We urge you to contact your Senators and Representatives and share the real impact of this funding freeze—on students, host families, and communities across the U.S.
We’re excited to share a new monthly resources calendar designed to support volunteers in host family recruitment efforts! You can now stay up-to-date with the tools and materials available each month.
If you are interested in learning about AFS students arriving in the fall and enjoy writing or have marketing experience, we’d love your help writing short bios for incoming students.
The AFS-USA Board of Directors is working to identify potential new directors for 3-year terms, starting in July 2025, who can provide
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What are Sponsored Programs Host Family Recruitment Funds? What can these funds be used for? What are the restrictions on the use of
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Take a look at AFS-USA’s experience at the Chinese Embassy in Washington D.C.!
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This is an event you won’t want to miss!
Congratulations to Carol and John Baldo, along with their son Matthew and daughter Hilary, on receiving the prestigious Peggy and Art Howe Award, one of the highest honors bestowed by the global AFS organization!
Please view this message of appreciation in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO.