Join Fellow AFS-USA Volunteers in a Summer of Advocacy
We’re excited to invite you to join AFS-USA and the Alliance for International Exchange in the Summer of Action—a nationwide advocacy campaign running from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
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New Resources Available for Promoting Hosting!
The Marketing team has created new materials for volunteers to use when promoting our incoming hosted students to potential host families and
New Bipartisan Caucus in Congress is Championing International Exchange Programs
AFS-USA celebrates this bipartisan step forward for the exchange community—and you can help it grow!
Share the New AFS-USA Domestic Programs Video!
Please help amplify this initiative by sharing the video on your social media channels and networks.
An Important Message from Tara Hofmann, AFS-USA President
Thank you to everyone who joined the National Council Leadership Hosting Call. It was great to come together to discuss strategies for maintaining the momentum of the NH26 hosting placement cycle through early outreach and community engagement.
Raise Your Voice for International Exchange: Take Action Today
Congress decides the future of exchange programs – tell them to reject the proposed 68% cut.
Founders’ Day is coming up on Tuesday, April 7!
Founders’ Day is coming up this Tuesday, April 7! Join us to honor our AFS Founders, whose commitment and foresight made AFS the incredible community it is today.
Coming in 2026: New Domestic Pilot Programs from AFS-USA
In summer 2026, AFS-USA will launch three one-week domestic pilot programs for youth ages 15–17, bringing our educational model – reflection, dialogue, identity awareness, and cultural agility – to immersive, place-based experiences across the U.S.
Testimonials You Can Share To Promote Giving to AFS-USA
Check out these inspiring testimonials from Nikki Wood and Teddy Widom. Their experiences highlight the real impact of cultural exchange.
2026 ECA Programs Workshop – Apply Today!
Here’s your chance to learn more about AFS Sponsored Programs and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affair’s (ECA) youth exchange initiatives!