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2012: Cassie Brenn

Language and Culture in Hanoi SOSA 2012 Winner for her project in Hanoi, Vietnam (EAP) Pop Quiz! Please answer the following questions. Each answer will contain the word “head.” What are the correct terms for the following: A plastic toy model of a spud, with add-ons to make faces. To be sick with congestion and…

2012: Jan Cote-Cartwright

Our Global Link newsletter has featured the personal stories of several SOSA winners. Jan Cote-Cartwright’s story was originally published in the February 2013 issue of Global Link. Jan Cote-Cartwright SOSA 2012 winner for her project in Tel Aviv, Israel (NEA) It had been a very rough year, and I was looking for something to change…

SOSA Stories

AAFSW features the personal narratives of the winners of the Secretary of State’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad in our newsletter, the Global Link, and here on our website. Please enjoy these inspirational stories of creative volunteer projects in our community! 2012 Read about Cassie Brenn’s project in Hanoi, Viet Nam Read about Jan Cote-Cartwright’s…

SOSA: The 2012 Winners

AAFSW is pleased to announce the 2012 winners of the Secretary of State’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA).  Meet the winners and read about their projects!   Congratulations to: Bureau of African Affairs (AF) Karl P. Deringer Kigali  Mr. Deringer, who is the spouse of a Foreign Service Officer, visited a village called Bwiza…

Other Services

AAFSW offers a range of services to specific groups in the Foreign Service community. Newcomers to the Foreign Service We love to welcome newcomers! In the Washington, D.C. area, AAFSW sponsors regular happy hours  as well as frequent information sessions and discussion sessions on various Foreign Service topics. A successful AAFSW mentoring program matches newcomers with experienced Foreign Service family…

SOSA: The 2008 Winners

Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Overseas Sherilynn R. Tounger – Ouagadougou Amy E. Robinson – Rangoon Bridget L. Guerrero – Ankara Susan C. Mattes – Baghdad Calvin L. McQueen – Karachi Ellen J. Brager – Santo Domingo An article was published in State Magazine – January 2009 about the 2008 winners. Sherilynn R….