Virtual Program on Jan. 26
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Virtual Program on Jan. 26

An AAFSW Virtual Presentation  By Her Excellency  Roya Rahmani  Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan  Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.   The AAFSW will start the New Year with our annual Ambassador Speaker Series in collaboration with DACOR-Bacon House. We are delighted to invite you to a very informative and interesting virtual…

Hear From 2020 SOSA Recipient Michelle Collett

Hear From 2020 SOSA Recipient Michelle Collett

We wanted to take the time to tell our community more about some of this year’s award recipients — we hope you find their stories and advice as inspiring as we do! Below, read more about Michelle Collett, who worked in Libreville, Gabon to help advance environmental protection and awareness both inside and outside the…

SNEA: What is it and Does it Affect You

The Special Needs Education Allowance (SNEA) is designed to enable children with special needs posted abroad with their State Department families to approximate the same education advantages they would have if they were in the States. The child must have a Class 2 Medical Clearance and have at least a provisional acceptance at a school…

Seeking Foreign Service Family Stories and Memorabilia

I am seeking stories and memorabilia from your family’s life in the Foreign Service for inclusion in an exhibit showcasing the contributions of Foreign Service families as “diplomats behind the scenes.” Artifacts may include invitations, postcards, scrapbooks, paintings, drawings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, costumes, musical instruments, video, photos, and other tangible items that bring to life…

Sudden Shifts – The New Pains…and Pleasures…of Working from Home During COVID

Sudden Shifts – The New Pains…and Pleasures…of Working from Home During COVID

I have been working remotely and from home for almost ten years.  In that span of time, I’ve learned how to navigate the isolation, overcome the unique challenges of disbursed team work and become familiar with a wide variety of online tools and in-home technology that I can leverage to make my job easier.  I…