The AAFSW Foreign-born spouses group organized the first in-person tour after the pandemic. Special thanks to all 16 EFMs that participated in visiting the Carlyle, a historic mansion in Old town Alexandria. During the outing, we learned about the Carlyle family and their traditions. Followed we took the city trolley that took us to Via…
1 – How to Avoid a Clarity Disaster By Bill Gates Bill Gates has spent a decade investigating the causes and effects of climate change. With the help of experts in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, political science, and finance, he has focused on what must be done in order to…
A Limited and Rewarding Opportunity! The Secretary of State Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA) is one of the most prestigious awards in the Foreign Service community. It was established in 1990 by former Secretary of State James Baker and Susan Baker along with AAFSW, and the Bakers along with other former Secretaries of State…
You may have noticed that the Family Liaison Office (FLO) has recently rebranded itself as the Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO). Our content manager reached out to the office to learn more about this change. Read our questions and their answers below! AAFSW: Is the name change a better indication of what this office…
Christine Worrall Zarr, a former AAFSW president who died on September 3, 2020, was laid to rest in the beautiful grounds of historic Oak Hill Cemetery in Georgetown. On Tuesday, July 27th, at 10:00 AM, friends and family were invited to the cemetery to share memories, thoughts and reflections about Christine’s remarkable life which touched…
The AAFSW Fun For Funds Fundraising Events Committee and its Chair, Dr. Joanna Athanasopoulos Owen, would like to thank all the AAFSW friends who donated so generously to the AAFSW Flag Day Fundraiser initiative over the last couple of months! Congratulations to EILEEN KANE for winning the donors’ lottery drawing on June 30, 2021 and…
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