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Tag: Inbound Sponsored Programs
AFS-USA Alums are truly amazing. Check out these stories of AFS hosted YES students that are continuing to make a difference in the world!
Each week, we’ll be sharing a newsletter spotlighting a country we host Sponsored Programs students from. This week, we’re sharing a bit about life and culture in Egypt! Share the newsletter with families who may be interested in hosting a student from Egypt this year. Download Newsletter Please reach out to hosting@afsusa.org with questions.
Meet Toom Tam from Thailand who is a resilient and brilliant young man! Although 90% deaf, he can hear loud sounds, but communicates primarily in sign language. In the future he sees himself as a very effective teacher for deaf youth in his country.
Learn more about Turkey and hear from hosted students and volunteers about Turkish life and culture! Explore a new country each week with us.
Learn more about Pakistan and hear from hosted students and volunteers about Pakistani life and culture! Explore a new country each week with us.
The evening will include a talent show with a crowned king and queen, live Tik Tok dance-off, and music from Memphis to Mumbai to keep you dancing into the night.
AFS-USA and AFS Germany have been informed that the U.S. Department of State and German Bundestag have decided to shorten the 2020-21 CBYX program for both American and German participants.
We’re excited to announce the launch of the AFS-USA’s Media Literacy Campaign! The campaign seeks to educate hosted AFSers and American high school students on the importance of media literacy.
The Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs will begin inviting 2019 J-1 Exchange Visitor alumni to join the Department of State’s International Exchange Alumni website.