On July 25th, the President and CEO of AFS-USA, Tara Hofmann, spoke before a virtual audience of AFS volunteers and staff. She shared a message that reminded us of why we do what we do and how important our work is to the world in which we currently live.

Tara also spoke of how our programs are especially critical for our own country, where division, misunderstanding, and numerous self-imposed barriers threaten our unity as well as our global image. True to the hopes and dreams of our founders, the American Field Service corps of ambulance drivers, the AFS hosting experience helps to provide everyday citizens, from all walks of life, the tools needed to overcome division, isolation, and strained communication.

Hear Tara’s call to action for all staff and volunteers. The time is now.