AFS Intercultural Programs (AFS)
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Contact Details
URL: https://afs.org/
USA: https://www.afsusa.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AFS.org/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AFS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/afs-intercultural-programs
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/afsprograms/
Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/afsinterculturalprog
Founded
1915-04 France
History
Founded by Abram Piatt Andrew (1873-1936), as a humanitarian operation. AFS Association was a related entity which operated from May 1920 through 1952. Since 2021, includes U-XN1263 - Friendship Ambassadors Foundation (FAF), and its flagship program Youth Assembly.
Aims
Provide intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world; seek to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures; encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.
Events
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Board of Trustees; International Administration; AFS Network Organizations.
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UIA Org ID
XF5870
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