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Please watch this important video message from AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann.
The news today has been difficult to watch and all of us involved with AFS hope to see peace restored through non-violent means. This message was sent today to the parents/guardians of all US students currently hosted in Europe.
As I look back over the past year at what we have been able to accomplish, I can say without hesitation that our success is due, in large part, to the unwavering commitment of you and your fellow AFS-USA Volunteers across our nation.
This Thanksgiving, I’m looking forward to reflecting on the important things (and especially people) in my life. I’ll also be feeling a great sense of gratitude to all of the volunteers, staff, host families, donors, students, schools, and community members who’ve made it possible for AFS-USA to weather the storm of a global pandemic. Not only am I grateful for what you’ve helped us achieve but I am also very proud of how resilient we are as an organization. I hope you feel the same.
I appreciate your patience while we work toward a return to our standard and customary response times.
Please watch this important video message from AFS-USA President Tara Hofmann. As mentioned in the video, you can view students still needing host families using our Meet the Students tool.
Please join me for a Town Hall this Tuesday, August 17th, at 8:00PM EDT.
AFS-USA has contracted the services of Hines-Gaither Consulting, LLC (HGC). HGC is a diversity, equity, and inclusion firm with over 15 years of experience. They’ve worked with nationally recognizable corporations and organizations throughout the United States, and they’re staffed with content experts who are highly qualified in their fields of expertise. Through their assessment and guidance, we hope to foster a culture of belonging, equity, and inclusion more effectively throughout our organization. One of the most important steps in the assessment process will involve meeting with AFS-USA volunteers to conduct focus group interviews.
In this video message, AFS-USA President and CEO Tara Hofmann shares a variety of updates on current activities, plans, and achievements. Bullet points of items discussed in the video are available so you can easily review and share these important updates!