{"id":4017,"date":"2025-12-23T19:13:16","date_gmt":"2025-12-23T19:13:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/?page_id=4017"},"modified":"2026-05-06T03:17:46","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T03:17:46","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2p8g8w1-b093a6bb0cf120af2d93c4ff3b0295ad\">\n.avia-section.av-2p8g8w1-b093a6bb0cf120af2d93c4ff3b0295ad .av-section-color-overlay{\nopacity:0.5;\nbackground-color:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-2p8g8w1-b093a6bb0cf120af2d93c4ff3b0295ad main_color avia-section-small avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  av-medium-hide av-small-hide av-mini-hide avia-bg-style-parallax av-section-color-overlay-active av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-75 av-height-75  av-section-with-video-bg 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class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>A world-class intercultural education organization; a global movement to develop and activate global citizens<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_3'  class='avia-section av-2hm2f1d-30a6cc17d719af3f288de52980c12299 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4017'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2st78x-e34f7f37a5964b14dbb6651e74d41733 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-first  first 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id=\"style-css-av-2flw935-7e2d0a4d69d7e3b93b90e26da69060dc\">\n.flex_column.av-2flw935-7e2d0a4d69d7e3b93b90e26da69060dc{\nwidth:59.2%;\nmargin-left:2%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-2flw935-7e2d0a4d69d7e3b93b90e26da69060dc av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-29g9uv5-2f1afc3abc116fb0a25e7bfcf8ec828c\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-29g9uv5-2f1afc3abc116fb0a25e7bfcf8ec828c .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:justify;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-29g9uv5-2f1afc3abc116fb0a25e7bfcf8ec828c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/intercultural-training\/\"><b>Educate and activate global citizens<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">AFS prepares and activates future leaders, global citizens and change-makers with essential 21st\u00a0 century intercultural skills to engage, lead and collaborate effectively in different cultural settings. Our international exchange, study abroad and volunteer programs are supported by research-based intercultural learning journeys facilitated by trained AFS volunteers and staff.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/become-an-afser\/\"><b>AFS\u00a0Exchange and Study Abroad Programs\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">From High School Study Abroad,\u00a0Language Learning,\u00a0Volunteer Abroad,\u00a0Gap Year Opportunities,\u00a0Adult Study Abroad, Internships Abroad, Teacher Exchanges and Summer\/ Short-term Study Abroad, we are a pioneer on Intercultural Education.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/welcome-the-world\/\"><b>Host Family Programs\u00a0<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Hosting an AFS student is a rewarding and meaningful intercultural learning adventure for the entire family\u2014sharing cultures, traditions and gaining new perspectives.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/volunteer-to-create-change\/\"><b>Volunteer Opportunities<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">AFS local volunteers are the driving force of AFS programs and active at all levels\u2014supporting students and families through their AFS intercultural journeys, participating in governance and policy development, and leading social impact projects with local schools and communities.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/en\/intercultural-training\/\"><b>Intercultural Learning and Global Citizenship Education<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">We help people of all ages and backgrounds develop leadership, problem-solving, language and intercultural skills needed to succeed in a global economy and make a positive difference in the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-skl6xt-4ec5389126df491ed29db5870ab3a001\">\n.flex_column.av-skl6xt-4ec5389126df491ed29db5870ab3a001{\nwidth:59.2%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-skl6xt-4ec5389126df491ed29db5870ab3a001 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:2%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-skl6xt-4ec5389126df491ed29db5870ab3a001 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_fifth  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1qaxjip-9d95700322530d771347a6d01465fa74\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1qaxjip-9d95700322530d771347a6d01465fa74 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1qaxjip-9d95700322530d771347a6d01465fa74 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"panel-interstitial__content panel__content context-content context-content--light\" data-name=\"content\" data-livetext=\"\">\n<div class=\"panel-wysiwyg__intro\">\n<h2 class=\"panel-wysiwyg__title panel__title h2\" data-name=\"title\" data-livetext=\"\">What we believe in<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"panel-wysiwyg__loop panel-wysiwyg__loop--one-up\">\n<div class=\"panel-wysiwyg__column cw-staggered-double\">\n<div class=\"panel-wysiwyg__column-content\">\n<div class=\"context-content\" data-name=\"content\" data-livetext=\"\">\n<p>By linking our \u201clearning to live together\u201d philosophy to the defining global issues facing humanity, AFS fosters intercultural understanding as a powerful and productive tool for building a more just and peaceful world.\u00a0The AFS global community embraces differences and believes our world is stronger and more interesting because of them.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>AFS Mission\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>AFS Values\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened by injustice, inequity, and intolerance.<\/p>\n<p>AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, gender, sexual orientation, language, religion or social status.<\/p>\n<p>AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and inclusion.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\">\n<div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.afscanada.org\/en\/about-afs\/\" data-a2a-title=\"We create bridges through intercultural exchange\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qwurtd-72b6aa8dd6d56e621669f15ec3204729\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-qwurtd-72b6aa8dd6d56e621669f15ec3204729{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-qwurtd-72b6aa8dd6d56e621669f15ec3204729 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-femne9-57c1f0397b153d10a8da7a230bcd06fd\">\n.flex_column.av-femne9-57c1f0397b153d10a8da7a230bcd06fd{\nwidth:18.4%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-femne9-57c1f0397b153d10a8da7a230bcd06fd .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:2%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-femne9-57c1f0397b153d10a8da7a230bcd06fd av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-24  el_after_av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section av-23atgox-746baf94a386f7ec736535981ac883bc main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap sidebar_right'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-4017'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-9ft1d-a09ea0d3892fd1b22523c3f295b070bb av_one_full  avia-builder-el-26  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  first no_margin flex_column_div  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1{\npadding-bottom:10px;\ncolor:#007ac2;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1 .special-heading-inner-border{\nborder-color:#007ac2;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\ncolor:#000000;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-mjj0wooa-2268e1e38a8c007f7a4bc285ae331bf1 av-special-heading-h1 custom-color-heading blockquote modern-quote modern-centered  avia-builder-el-27  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >How we make a difference<\/h1><div class='av_custom_color av-subheading av-subheading_below'><p>Living, studying and volunteering across borders and in multicultural communities transforms lives, prepares global citizens and empowers changemakers. That\u2019s what we call \u201cThe AFSEffect!\u201d Our global community is:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-211y5ld-5e4404121b494304aa503da0715957b1 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-28  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fourth  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zqtp29-a5efb116ed4f521287441b34b96ec2c0\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1zqtp29-a5efb116ed4f521287441b34b96ec2c0 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1zqtp29-a5efb116ed4f521287441b34b96ec2c0 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1zqtp29-a5efb116ed4f521287441b34b96ec2c0 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-29  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4055 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4055 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference--300x168.webp\" alt='' title='How we make a difference'  height=\"168\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference--300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference--450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-.webp 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1xxp375-d092d5eea297c82cbbc880dd39260888\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1xxp375-d092d5eea297c82cbbc880dd39260888{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1xxp375-d092d5eea297c82cbbc880dd39260888 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1xxp375-d092d5eea297c82cbbc880dd39260888 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1xxp375-d092d5eea297c82cbbc880dd39260888 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-30  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Transformative<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1wn57ep-16703a164a59ce5cbc457b15b1fd1915 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">At different stages on amazing intercultural journeys\u2014living, volunteering, working and collaborating with people around the world.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1vg4my9-f20738f5ce3ebc296fce38af6214fda0 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ty59j5-863366c385af0ac8cbc03a4e20ab6b9a\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1ty59j5-863366c385af0ac8cbc03a4e20ab6b9a img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1ty59j5-863366c385af0ac8cbc03a4e20ab6b9a .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1ty59j5-863366c385af0ac8cbc03a4e20ab6b9a av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-33  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-4053 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-4053 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-2-300x168.webp\" alt='' title='How we make a difference 2'  height=\"168\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-2-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-2-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-2.webp 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ryhj5t-cbe168463d2f9fd4eabab731ef948a71\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1ryhj5t-cbe168463d2f9fd4eabab731ef948a71{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1ryhj5t-cbe168463d2f9fd4eabab731ef948a71 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1ryhj5t-cbe168463d2f9fd4eabab731ef948a71 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1ryhj5t-cbe168463d2f9fd4eabab731ef948a71 av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Multigenerational<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2sdzep-3f88aa803e703da1570085e76fc4370f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A global community of students, young adults, volunteers, families, educators, alumni, and staff engaged and energized working together.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1oeez81-1d26fea836168380cf79c330dea1723a av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1m6olw1-0713c543b705b1a36c6a78097d0ac7f5\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1m6olw1-0713c543b705b1a36c6a78097d0ac7f5 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1m6olw1-0713c543b705b1a36c6a78097d0ac7f5 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1m6olw1-0713c543b705b1a36c6a78097d0ac7f5 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-37  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div 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.av-special-heading.av-1kwyy29-c964dbfa4c6385e62faceecc3759c54b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1kwyy29-c964dbfa4c6385e62faceecc3759c54b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1kwyy29-c964dbfa4c6385e62faceecc3759c54b av-special-heading-h3 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-38  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Inclusive<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1jya8cx-40df7fd6d66843b82ca4a4bb6150ecab '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">A welcoming, supportive network of confident, open-minded AFSers building bridges across cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  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avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-4-300x168.webp\" alt='' title='How we make a difference 4'  height=\"168\" width=\"300\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-4-300x168.webp 300w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-4-450x253.webp 450w, https:\/\/afscanada.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/How-we-make-a-difference-4.webp 570w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1eztrht-22ffc6c20068a6a847b3464b9032de49\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-1eztrht-22ffc6c20068a6a847b3464b9032de49{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-1eztrht-22ffc6c20068a6a847b3464b9032de49 .av-special-heading-tag 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class='avia-button av-mk31l530-366693ef034cbf3275f3cab7d6cdda8d av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-light avia-font-color-theme-color'   aria-label=\"Learn more\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >Learn more<\/span><span class='avia_button_background avia-button avia-color-theme-color-highlight' ><\/span><\/a><\/div><\/p><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-5zwi75-746c1bad1b20eb8093c0a6568240f3a9\">\n.flex_column.av-5zwi75-746c1bad1b20eb8093c0a6568240f3a9{\nborder-radius:0 0 0 0;\npadding:30px 30px 30px 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-5zwi75-746c1bad1b20eb8093c0a6568240f3a9 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-d970x-ed5301d0f30bc228250a5682f5a0dc11\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-d970x-ed5301d0f30bc228250a5682f5a0dc11 .avia_textblock{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-d970x-ed5301d0f30bc228250a5682f5a0dc11 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock av_inherit_color'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div class=\"panel-interstitial__content panel__content context-content context-content--light\" data-name=\"content\" data-livetext=\"\">\n<h3>Be inspired by outstanding AFS alumni demonstrating the power of the #AFSeffect. \u00a0AFS has more than 1 million alumni (former participants, volunteers, host families and staff) around the world. If you are interested in reconnecting with AFS or want to find out more about AFS alumni activities.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"addtoany_share_save_container addtoany_content addtoany_content_bottom\">\n<div class=\"a2a_kit a2a_kit_size_32 addtoany_list\" data-a2a-url=\"https:\/\/www.afscanada.org\/en\/about-afs\/\" data-a2a-title=\"We create bridges through intercultural exchange\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24as9t-e03f6b8c42917e05a68d3cdf8965902a\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-24as9t-e03f6b8c42917e05a68d3cdf8965902a{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-24as9t-e03f6b8c42917e05a68d3cdf8965902a hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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