Last week, students from across the United States completed Lewis and Clark: Then and Now, an immersive program that explored the rich history, cultures, and communities of the Pacific Northwest while building the intercultural understanding and AFS Power Skills needed to thrive in today’s interconnected world.
We’re sharing a story from Meika, an exchange student from Hiroshima, Japan.
Great news: for the fifth consecutive year, AFS-USA alumna Jenny K. Messner and her husband Mike are matching every gift to AFS-USA dollar for dollar, up to $250,000. The campaign launches July 1 and runs through August 31.
Throughout June, our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight series featured exchange students from around the world, showcasing the unique perspectives, cultures, and experiences they bring to their host communities.
Thank you for highlighting the stories of our incoming exchange students from Europe, Asia, and South America over the last few weeks.
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and
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We’re now entering week three of our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight series!
We’re sharing a story from a host family in California whose introduction to AFS began back in the 1970s!
Join fellow volunteers from across the country to share ideas, discuss what’s working in your communities, and learn about upcoming opportunities to support AFS-USA’s outreach and engagement efforts.
We’re continuing our Passport to Hosting: Global Spotlight Series by highlighting the stories of incoming exchange students from Asia.