From an AFS student to a doctor at the Olympics: the story of an AFS alumnus
Working as a sports physician for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) delegation at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games was a dream-come-true…
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Global competence is essential to achieving the SDGs
Together with a number of content partners, AFS is convening the AFS Global Conference under the topic “Global Competence: Our…
Global awareness is a key future skill
Together with a number of distinguished partners, AFS is convening the AFS Global Conference under the topic “Global Competence: Our…
Investing in global competence education is crucial
Together with a number of distinguished partners, AFS is convening the AFS Global Conference under the topic “Active Global Citizenship–and…
AFS Programs for active global citizens around the world
AFS offers a portfolio of intercultural opportunities relevant to teens and young adults. HIGH SCHOOL EXCHANGE: In 2017, we celebrated…
Globalize schools and institutions
We support and equip more than 5,000 educators, schools, institutions and NGOs to deliver effective intercultural programs that build global…
Expand access to intercultural education
Scholarships, outreach and advocacy ensure that more people from diverse and underserved communities participate in and benefit from AFS programs…
2018: Future-proofing AFS for greater impact
2018 was a powerful year for AFS. Working together with donors, partners, schools and local organizations in 99 countries, AFS…
Rethinking How Social Innovation Really Happens
by Daniel Obst, President & CEO of AFS Intercultural Programs This year’s Social Innovation Summit in Silicon Valley proved to be…