Meet the 2023 AFS Award Finalists
The AFS Award for Young Global Citizens is an annual recognition of young people for their commitment to improving the global community and their actions contributing to a more just,…
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Ambassadors Program for the 29th Session of the AFS Youth Assembly
The Ambassadors Program is geared toward students and young professionals from around the world who have previously attended the AFS Youth Assembly. Ambassadors are looking to become pioneers in their…
AFS Award Helps Young Changemakers Make a Breakthrough to a Better Future
The AFS Award for Young Global Citizens is an annual recognition of young people for their commitment to improving the global community and their actions contributing to a more just,…
Meet Savannah Verhage: 2023 Outstanding Youth Delegate
All Youth Assembly Delegates are true global citizens who work towards improving their local communities and the world. Among them, an Outstanding Youth Delegate is selected at each Youth Assembly…
Measure your own worth by what you give, not by what you take
The following article was originally delivered as remarks during the Closing Ceremony of the 2023 AFS Youth Assembly by Brian Atwood. An AFS student in Luxembourg, Atwood has chaired the…
Breakthrough to a Better Future: A Recap of the 2023 AFS Youth Assembly
It’s a wrap on the 2023 AFS Youth Assembly! Hundreds of dynamic young global citizens from over 100 countries gathered in New York City over the last three days aspiring…
DHL to Support Young Champions of Sustainable Development at the 2023 AFS Youth Assembly
AFS is delighted to announce its partnership with DHL, the world’s leading provider of international express shipping services, which is known for its strong commitment to the United Nations Sustainable…
Wyatt Bruton, Schwarzman Scholars
Wyatt Bruton is the Associate Director of Global Admissions, where he helps lead the strategy and execution of a highly competitive selection process designed to recruit and select next-generation…
Ilan Enverga, UNESCO’s SDG4 Youth & Student Network
“I continue to be impressed by the grassroots solutions created by youth towards SDG4. More momentum is needed to push forward youth-led programs and raise youth voices in national decision-making.”…