We believe that finances should never be a barrier to studying abroad with AFS. Your gift makes a meaningful difference in the lives of students, families, schools, and communities across the U.S. and around the world.
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A gift in your will creates a foundation for the future. Our work today is important, but it is equally, if not more important, to ensure AFS-USA can continue well into the future.
If you are 70.5 or older, giving from your IRA can help reduce your taxable income — and for those over 73 who must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), an IRA gift is a simple way to fulfill it! By using this link to give from your IRA, you can auto-complete your paperwork and we can track your gift to send you the proper tax receipts.
In a time of deepening division, the work of building understanding across cultures has never been more essential. At AFS-USA, we believe that international exchange isn’t just meaningful—it’s necessary.
Each year, AFS-USA brings hundreds of high school students from around the world to live with American families and attend local schools. These are not political initiatives—they’re people-to-people experiences that change lives and communities. A teenager joins the marching band in Missouri. A family in Michigan learns to cook a dish from Brazil. These quiet moments are where the world becomes smaller, kinder, and more connected. The real impact of exchange lies in the relationships formed and the perspectives gained—by students, families, volunteers, and schools alike. It’s powered by dedicated volunteers who believe in young people and the promise of a more compassionate world.
We don’t always call this diplomacy. But it is. Because in moments like these, what we do matters—perhaps more than ever.
Tara Hofmann
President & CEO
AFS-USA
Through the help of generous donors, AFS-USA offers students who demonstrate financial need scholarships that range from partial to full program fees for summer, semester, and year long AFS-USA study abroad programs. Your gift will ensure that the cost of studying abroad is not a barrier to participation in an AFS program!
By donating to AFS-USA, you provide opportunities for intercultural exchange that develop the global competence needed to create a more just and peaceful world. As we’ve consistently demonstrated, AFS nurtures active global citizens who make the world a better place.
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Contributions to AFS-USA for scholarships play a vital role in advancing our mission and our commitment to providing educational opportunities for all.
