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AFS Statement of Purpose
AFS is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.
AFS Mission Statement
AFS-USA works toward a more just and peaceful world by providing international and intercultural learning experiences to individuals, families, schools, and communities through a global volunteer partnership.
AFS-USA sends more than 1,500 students to more than 40 countries each year; awards more than $1.5 million in financial aid and scholarships annually; places more than 2,800 students from abroad U.S. families; and is supported by more than 6,000 AFS Volunteers in the U.S. and 30,000 volunteers around the world.
The Core Values and Attributes of AFS
AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequity and intolerance.
AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.
AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.
Adopted at the 1993 World Congress.
Click here > National Website < for the USA website.
Click here > International Website < for the world wide website.
To request a study abroad catalogue, for information on hosting or volunteering with AFS - email afsinfo@afs.org or call 1-800-AFS-INFO.
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Where is AFS?
AFS is in more than 50 countries around the world. Click on a continent to see where AFS programs can be found.
