Changemaking

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3 Unique Skills You Develop When Studying Abroad

From knowledge of different cultures, to problem-solving skills and adaptability, here are the top 3 unique skills you develop when studying abroad! When life gives you lemons…When studying abroad you…

AFS Host Family, AFS Student, AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Pengalaman Yang Membawa Kesan Seumur Hidup

Pertama sekali, saya ingin mengambil kesempatan merakamkan jutaan terima kasih kepada AFS Malaysia kerana memberi penghormatan dan kepercayaan kepada saya dan keluarga sebagai host family untuk berkongsi pengalaman sepanjang penglibatan…

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Hosting Brings Us Closer as a Family

We have hosted a total of 4 students from around the world (Josephine from Germany, Kenta from Japan, Tonery from the U.S., and currently Issei from Japan). Our host family…

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Mengikat Kasih Sayang Tanpa Sempadan

Bagi saya, AFS ialah jambatan penghubung kemanusiaan sama ada dalam aspek budaya, sejarah, persahabatan dan keamanan. Tanpa meletakkan garis sempadan antara agama, kepercayaan dan geopolitik AFS berjaya menghubungkan nilai-nilai setia…

AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

Changing the World, One Step at a Time: A New Volunteer Initiative in Turkey

AFSers take pride in being changemakers and global citizens committed to improving the lives of others. This is no different for the members of the AFS Volunteers Association in Turkey…

AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship, Intercultural Learning

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 are to AFS program participants. AFS volunteers dare to create…

AFS Volunteer, Changemaking, Global Citizenship

From Words to Actions: AFSers as Social Changemakers

Continually rethinking our actions, redefining our roles and re-examining our impact on society is why volunteers continue to be the driving force of AFS. We volunteer for AFS knowing that…

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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, and that no culture is better or worse than any…