AFS-USA Exchange Students Maria from Portugal and Emma from Denmark, hosted in the Southern New England Area Team, are two global citizens creating a more just and peaceful world in their host communities. Hear how they are recognizing Human Rights Day in a video they created for a special event hosted by the West Hartford Human Rights Commission!
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IEW is a great opportunity for volunteers to reach out to educators and give presentations in their schools and communities (either virtually or in-person).
International Education Week (IEW) is November 16-20! See how you can participate today!
International Education Week (IEW) is almost here! As you may know, this is an incredibly important time for the AFS community. We’ve developed the resources you’ll need to promote AFS and intercultural learning this year!
August 18th, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing and protecting women’s constitutional right to vote! Share our new article about Women Volunteers and Suffragettes in WWI.
On this Juneteenth, AFS-USA stands with individuals and movements such as Black Lives Matter who call for change…for action, now. The AFS Anti-Racism Resources Guide, compiled by AFS-USA Returnees, will help us get started, take action, and educate ourselves about systemic racism in the US and around the world.
Eros from Chile is always on the move – running, walking, soccer, and ping pong are a few of the activities he enjoys! He’s also interested in gastronomy, and can’t wait to learn more about American food and lifestyle.
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.
James Butler, AFS Alum (U.S. to Colombia ’69), talks about his experience as an AFS Exchange Student and how he was inspired to #passpeaceforward by hosting six AFSers in our newest video!
Show your AFS pride with our new window flyers! Please feel encouraged to share these with AFS Host Families and students.