AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann shares in the latest edition of Foreign Affairs Magazine why international exchange is essential in today’s world.
Tag: From the President
If you were able to join us on Saturday, thank you for taking time out of your weekend. Whether or not you were able to attend, I’m deeply grateful for your commitment to ensuring the future of AFS-USA — by welcoming a student into your home, inviting others to join you, and advocating for the continuation of the YES program.
We are calling an emergency meeting for all AFS-USA volunteers this Saturday, August 23rd, at 4:00 PM Eastern.
In this video update for volunteers, I reflect on the themes of my recent article “What We Do Matters – Now More Than Ever”, and how our work today is demonstrating that Americans continue to believe in connection, empathy, and global citizenship. If you can’t click on the above photo please click on the video link […]
In my recent op-ed, I share why person-to-person exchanges are not only meaningful, they’re essential.
Further to my message of May 28, I am pleased to share that various news sources have reported that the pause on scheduling visa appointments has been lifted.
You’ve probably read or heard news reports regarding a freeze on interviews for students seeking a variety of visas for the USA. I wanted to share some information relevant to our students planning to arrive this year.
In this short video message, I share a few thoughts about our ongoing efforts to recruit host families and send students abroad. I’ll also provide insight on the White House’s proposed budget and what it means for programs like ours.
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.
Please view this message of appreciation in advance of the Thanksgiving holiday from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President and CEO.