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AFS builds sustainable partnerships with schools
Teachers and educators have long been an integral part of AFS’s secondary school intercultural exchange programs and we have always…
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Global citizenship in action: Accomplishing Sustainable Development Goals
In September 2015, world leaders adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which includes a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs) to…
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Successfully integrating migrant families requires respect, empathy and a solid education plan
The integration of any newcomer into a new community is always a learning process for everyone involved. To shed light…
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AFS Volunteers Awarded for Changemaking Initiatives
Changemaking is in the DNA of AFSers. Our volunteers facilitate intercultural experiences that are as life-changing to themselves as they…
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A great experience for the whole family
This morning we left for work while the kids were still asleep. I left a note on the fridge saying,…
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Just do it. Jump in!
We have always loved the idea of having a student from abroad live with us as we felt it would…
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An enriching cultural experience
We gained a lot by hosting Davis for a year, this experience helped us understand that each culture is different,…
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Loving our exchange student like our own child
As soon as we saw online that we could become a host family for an exchange student, we decided to…
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Having the time of my life
I’ve already been an exchange student for a month. It’s so unbelievable. To be honest, this month was the best of…