Post Social Networks

A variety of social media groups exist to provide tips and advice for living in posts around the globe as members of official diplomatic communities (i.e., “official Americans”). Below is a growing collection of local resources you can connect with using services such as Facebook, Google+, and Yahoo! Groups. If you have suggestions of “official American” groups for this list submit them to AAFSW!

Africa

Djibouti (Djibouti)

• Joy of Djibouti
  Just an unofficial spot for Djibouti embassy community folks to share info and plan activities. Members don’t need to be approved by an administrator, but they do need to be invited as it’s set to “secret” on facebook.

Senegal (Dakar)

• CLO Dakar
  CLO Dakar moderates a private Facebook page for incoming and current Direct Hire Americans and their families posted to Dakar, Senegal. We list events, notices and information about Post.

South Africa (Johannesburg)

• Consulate Johannesburg
  The US Consulate General Johannesburg Facebook Group is a private, moderated group with restricted membership for currently assigned and incoming US Direct Hires and their Eligible Family Members and Members of Household.

East Asia and the Pacific

Coming Soon

Europe and Eurasia

Austria (Vienna)

• Vienna Vagabonds
  A Facebook group for employees of the tri-mission American community and their family members. A private, moderated group with restricted membership. Click “Join Group” and one of the group administrators will message you to confirm your status as a member of the official mission community.

• TriVienna
  An unofficial resource for the Tri-Mission American community in Vienna

Bulgaria (Sofia)

• SofiaParents
  This group is focused on parents who are living, and working in Sofia Bulgaria. It is not limited to parents, but we ask the any content put up on the site be family friendly. Anyone can join–it doesn’t matter if they are planning on being posted to Sofia, or just coming for a short trip. This is a great place to ask questions. We hope to draw on many people’s experiences and years of living here in Bulgaria.

Serbia

• Kalemegdan Khronicle
  The US Embassy Belgrade CLO blog.

Ukraine (Kyiv)

• Kids in Kyiv
  A shared, members-only, Shutterfly site for English speaking expat families in Kyiv, Ukraine. The group holds regular playgroups, mom’s nights out, reading groups, and special events. The forum allows users to ask questions and find information about living in Kyiv. The classifieds help people buy and sell and find household help. An active charity component, a summer activities program, and regular contests expand opportunities for families to become involved in Kyiv. Join by sending a request through the site to the group coordinators.

Near East (North Africa and the Middle East)

Coming Soon

South and Central Asia

Korea (Seoul)

• Kimchi and Apple Pie
  An unofficial group for members of the USE-Seoul community including employees, EFMs and MOHs.

Western Hemisphere

Nicaragua (Managua)

• CLO Managua, Nicaragua
  A closed, private group for the US Embassy Managua community. We allow all staff members and their family members.

• Papagio – US Embassy Brasilia
  The unofficial newsletter of U.S. Embassy Brasilia