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.
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We are calling an emergency meeting for all AFS-USA volunteers this Saturday, August 23rd, at 4:00 PM Eastern.
Please take action to support international exchange programs today!
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.
Anyone can nominate a worthy volunteer for an award!
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.
We’re excited to share a powerful new video, “Alumni Voices,” featuring heartfelt reflections from exchange students around the world.
As in previous years, Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA-4) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) are circulating bipartisan sign-on letters in support of FY2026 funding for educational and cultural exchange programs.
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.