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Supporting AFS
AFS is a worldwide, nonprofit leader in intercultural education and a recognized advocate for world peace. AFS is funded by fees from participants and donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and governments.
When you give to AFS, you help further our mission to create a more just and peaceful world and become a partner in a very special worldwide community that includes program alumni and other individuals, families, schools, and local communities
Your gift to AFS crosses all cultural boundaries and increases global awareness by promoting understanding of people and their cultures. Whether a young person will grow up to lead a country or a family, an AFS experience prepares him or her to be a leader in this new millennium
If you are interested in making a donation to AFS contact the AFS Partner office in your country of residence. If you reside in the
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Global Connections and Exchange
Global Connections programs empower youth to use technology to tackle universal issues such as gender equity, health, environment, diversity and human rights. These programs educate schools to benefit from Internet access and resources by engaging participants in dialogue with the international community. Through this exchange of information, students are able to expand their world vision and gain perspectives that will help them succeed in the international arena.
AFS in Belgium
Belgium Flanders is one of the most successful AFS organisations. This observation is based on factors such as recent growth, the high percentage of students that are sent to diversity countries, the strong volunteer network.
In 1948 the first four Belgian students left for the United States. The first American students came to Belgium in 1951. In 1958, an AFS Belgium office, supported by volunteers, was founded in Brussels.
International Graduate Enrollment Increases at U.S. Universities
International graduate enrollment at U.S. universities has grown substantially, increasing 7 percent from 2006 to 2007 -- the largest gain since 2002 -- according to a new study released November 5 by the Council of Graduate Schools (CGS).