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About AFS join us IMPACT what we do donate news & events newsletter AFS Intercultural Programs affirms our commitment to resume study abroad programs in the second half of 2020 in a number of locations and where feasible. As a global network, we are actively re-assessing conditions on a country-by-country basis. Participant safety and well-being remain our number one priority. For 2020 and beyond, we will be launching an innovative, impact-driven new program experience. It will build on our classic exchange program, to ensure the best participant experience, and catalyze the next generation of leaders who will be ready to pursue and deliver on our mission of active global citizenship. Find out more about our plans. Make your impact with us Study Abroad Volunteerism Global Competence Certificate AFS Events Donate to AFS Alumni Our Global Presence Alumni Scholarships Study Abroad Participants School Alliances Volunteers Host Families New Global AFS Alumni Report: Globally minded and socially aware Explore our new, global research report, Creating Global Citizens: The AFS Effect , focusing on the impact of our exchange programs on life and career. This report is the first large-scale, global survey of our alumni community based on responses from over 10,500 former participants across 80 countries. Read More We deliver mission-driven impact three ways Develop active global citizens to take action Globalize schools and institutions with tools and programs Expand access to intercultural education with scholarships and outreach Help us create change! “Broadening the perspectives of our next generation of leaders and empowering them to communicate, negotiate and collaborate across differences is mission critical if we want to combat the rising tide of intolerance we see everywhere.” — DANIEL OBST, PRESIDENT AND CEO OF AFS INTERCULTURAL PROGRAMS Donate Connect with our global community—1 million strong AFS to resume limited study abroad programming for 2020 with heightened safety protocols and innovative program content Since March, when COVID-19 forced AFS to suspend study abroad programs, many AFSers have been wondering if and when our exchange programs will resume. Today, we are able to announce… AFS & OECD to Launch PISA Global Competence Results at Virtual Conference At a time when global skills are in critical demand, the 2020 AFS Global Conference is set to host the a virtual global launch of the results of the Programme… Re-entry in Crisis: 3 key strategies to support students during and after the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted or cut short intercultural learning for over 5 million study abroad participants and international students. The already challenging process of returning home after an international… Global citizenship: No longer optional by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, The coronavirus has changed everyday life for everyone. This moment of slowing down, spending so much time at home, rationing supplies… A commitment to service in times of crisis by Daniel Obst, President & CEO, We’re living through some of the biggest challenges of our generation that will likely shape our lives for years to… COVID-19 causes international exchanges to end early, but global learning grows stronger virtually AFS helps thousands of students continue building global competence using a new online education platform Over 4,000 high school students in 46 countries whose study abroad programs were abruptly cut… AFS NOW: Insights for Active Global Citizens Discover what’s trending around the world—and how we are making an impact. Subscribe Today! 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