Giving Tuesday 2022
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AAFSW Wishes You a Happy Thanksgiving!
“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward Our work at AAFSW and our community are at the heart of the American spirit of giving back. Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving Holiday. Celine Erickson, AAFW President
Photos from the 2022 SOSA Ceremony
The 2022 SOSA Awards ceremony took place on Nov. 17, 2022 at the State Department. Please see the gallery below for highlights from this special event, and scroll down to view more photos in the slideshow. You may watch the remarks from Secretary of State Blinken in the video below as well. The full ceremony…
Martine’s Must-Reads for November 2022
1. Finding Me by Viola Davis In my book, you will meet a little girl named Viola who ran from her past until she made a life-changing decision to stop running forever. This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and beyond. This is…
A Journey to Bali Through Art and Dance
Celine Castel Erickson, AAFSW President The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) in collaboration with the Indonesian Embassy successfully hosted an enchanting program “A Journey to Bali through Art and Dance,” on Monday, October 24. The event took place at the Dean Acheson Auditorium and was attended by over four hundred guests. AAFSW…
Roles and Achievements of Foreign Service Family Members: A Compilation
It’s important that the American public gain a better understanding of the real-life roles, achievements and contributions of diplomatic family members whose continued support, sacrifices and citizen diplomacy are central to U.S. diplomacy. To learn more about real diplomatic spouses and their amazing lives and contributions, check out the resources below from AAFSW, American Foreign…