Honor an Overseas Volunteer: Nominate Someone for the Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA)! Deadline: April 29

Do you know an exceptional overseas volunteer who has made a positive and lasting impact in their host country, supported morale and well-being within the Embassy or Consulate community, or helped others in an emergency?  Please consider recognizing their work and inspiring others by submitting a nomination for this prestigious award administered by AAFSW! Volunteer…

Participate in the Around the World 5k 2022

The Around the World 5k has been described as the largest embrace of the concept of participation trophies ever. With a stated goal of connecting across countries, encouraging participation and fitness, and cheering every success, we accept and encourage this description. The eighth annual virtual race will be held this April. Participants around the world…

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Celebrating International Women’s Day

On March 8, AAFSW hosted a vibrant panel of women in honor of International Women’s Day.  This year, the panelists included H.E. Ivonne A-Baki, Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador to the United States, Madam Angelique Gakoko Pitteloud, and Marion Kavallieros.  Each brought their own unique approach to the theme “Global History and Challenges of…