AFS Interculture South Africa

AFS Interculture South Africa promotes intercultural learning and awareness through exchange programmes and other intercultural learning activities.

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This extraordinary, full-scholarship virtual exchange programme is for girls who are active global citizens and energized to help solve some of today’s biggest global challenges. For information, and to apply, please go to

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5. How does this benefit my family? Hosting and AFSer doesn’t only make a student’s experience possible. By sharing your home and your culture, yourself and your family will be embarking on a learning journey too.

Learn how to become an AFS host family at
https://t.co/ARXNTKICoS

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Each participant and family will be assigned a dedicated support person to regularly follow up on how things are going.

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4. Who do I call if something goes wrong? One of the things that sets AFS apart is the support we provide to participants and host families. Not only do we have dedicated support staff, but we also have a huge network of trained volunteers that are eager to help.

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3. What happens if we get into an argument? All families have conflicts! Communicating feelings and externalising expectations are at the core of working through them. AFS pays special attention to this in the trainings and orientations we provide both families and participants.

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The primary commitment of an AFS host family is to provide a safe and healthy home environment through which an AFS participant can live great intercultural
experiences. Food and bedding are essential logistical elements as love and care are emotional ones.

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2. What am I getting myself into? You are not a hotel, you are not tour guides and you are not expected to pay for everything.

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Five Answers To Your Questions About Hosting

1. Is my family right for this? Absolutely! All you need to be a great host family is space in your heart and in your home. AFS families come in all shapes and sizes.

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There is a young person waiting for a great host family like yours. All you need is space in your heart and in your home. Learn how to become an AFS host family at https://t.co/ARXNTKICoS #AFS #HostFamily #StudyAbroad #ExchangeYear

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Hosting an international student in your home is a great way to learn about a new culture & share your own culture and values. Take your family on an amazing cultural journey, discover the #AFSeffect on families!
https://t.co/ARXNTKICoS #AFS #HostFamily #StudyAbroad #ExchangeYear

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All types of families can host with AFS. All you need is space in your heart and in your home. Learn how to become an AFS host family at https://t.co/ZLE6D3SS8w #AFS #AFSeffect #HostFamily #StudyAbroad #ExchangeYear

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Studying abroad is not the only way to become a global citizen! Welcome an AFSer into your home and all family members will get a chance to gain and expand their global skills! More information at https://t.co/ZLE6D3SS8w #AFS #AFSeffect #HostFamily #StudyAbroad #ExchangeYear

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This year (2018) we are celebrating 60 years of providing intercultural experiences!

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We promote and facilitate intercultural learning and awareness through exchange programmes and other intercultural learning activities; to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world.