There are many reasons that alumni of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) program can be grateful for a #hostfamily like yours, even after they return home to Germany. Learn more about how you can open your heart to a German exchange student at

Today is #InternationalYouthDay!. Hosting an exchange student in your community is an opportunity for you to make a global impact at home through youth development. Learn more and become a part of this movement today at . #AFS #PeaceStartsAtHome #Exchange

Students from across the globe are arriving in the U.S to begin their #AFS exchange! There's still time for you to be a part of this magical experience - learn more at where you can view student bios, host family stories, and fill out an interest form!

"Your generosity is not just funding a program — it's shaping futures. And I'm a perfect example." - Athina G., AFS-USA Scholarship Recipient . Give today and double your impact: . . #AFSUSA #StudyAbroad #GlobalCitizens.

Peace starts at home — and it can start with you. By opening your heart and home, you’re not just hosting a student — you’re helping shape a more peaceful and connected world. Ready to be part of something bigger? Get started at #PeaceStartsAtHome #AFS

In our recent #podcast episode, we chat with Jenny K. Messner, an #AFS alumna who believes our mission is more important now than ever. Her journey from student to major donor shows the lifelong impact of student exchange. Check out the episode today:

Happy Exchange Day! . Today we're celebrating the way intercultural experiences shape lives across the globe. Your voice can make a real impact – help us show the world that exchange builds #StrongerCommunities and share your #AFS story!

"Mrs. Lanning's classroom was more than a place of learning; it was a sanctuary of acceptance, laughter, and growth.” - Yudha from Indonesia, #KLYES student, 2017-18. Hosting with AFS-USA can transform lives – start making an impact today at

Wishing you could reconnect with an unforgettable experience abroad — or maybe expand your intercultural horizons for the first time? Hosting an #exchangestudent with #AFS is the perfect way to start the next chapter of your story. Visit today!

Rediscover your community by becoming a host parent! Take the first step on your adventure as an AFS host parent today at Pictured: Two AFS exchange students on an annual rafting trip in Letchworth State Park, New York. #AFSUSA #HostAFS #AFSHostFamily

We recently received some wonderful clips from AFSers who spent their exchange year at @blueridgeschool in Virginia! Check out the video here: . Memories like these can be built in your community, too – learn more at #AFS.

Happy #NationalIceCreamDay! Sweet treats have always been one of the best ways for AFSers to make memories together.🍦. Learn how you can make intercultural connections in your community this year at . #AFS #AFSUSA

Embark on your next great adventure – host an exchange student with AFS-USA! Start your journey at Pictured: Northwest California Area Team students, volunteers, and families gathered for the annual Tall Trees Hike in Redwood National Park. #AFSUSA

Our Global Prep Egypt participants recently returned back to the U.S! . "My time in Egypt was unforgettable. [My host family] welcomed me with open arms, treated me like their own, and helped me understand Egyptian culture from the inside out." . 🔗 #AFS

In our latest #podcast episode, discover how first-time #hostdad Michael connected with Yassin from #Germany. In such a pivotal time in our country's history, it matters now more than ever for AFSers travel and exchange ideas. Listen now at . #AFS #AFSUSA

Bradley and Lance welcomed Daniel from #Spain for the 24-25 school year. In this recent blog, they discuss their experience as two busy young adults in their 30s with no children #hosting for the first time. To read Bradley and Lance’s #AFS story, visit

During the 2023-24 school year, exchange students contributed $43.8 billion to U.S. economy & supported over 378K jobs. Encourage members of congress to consider the importance of exchange programs: #SummerofAction #ExchangesStartHere #StrongerCommunities

Happy 4th of July from AFS-USA!. Today we’re celebrating connection across cultures – a fundamental part of our country’s past, present, and future. Become part of our legacy to build stronger communities in the U.S. through #hosting at #AFS #July4th

A gift today can change lives tomorrow! 🌎✈. Thanks to the generosity of Jenny and Mike Messner, every donation to AFS-USA will be matched up to $250,000 until Aug. 31. Give today and make double the impact at #AFS #AFSUSA #Scholarships #StudyAbroad

Join the AFS-USA Share-a-thon! 📢. Have you hosted before? Know someone who’d be a great host? Just passionate about global connection?. 👉 Share this post, tag a friend, or tell your story — your voice can help change a student’s life (and maybe a host family's, too)!