Lend Your Ideas, Your Talent, and Share Your Expertise with AAFSW While Helping AAFSW Raise Funds with Online Virtual Tours and Seminars As many of you know, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide is an incredible organization that is comprised of members with unique talents and distinctive expertise in a variety of fields. […]
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Congratulations to the Winners of the AAFSW Merit Scholarship Program!
Winners of the Merit Scholarship for College Students — $2,500 each Julia Burleson Julia Burleson is a sophomore pursuing a double major in Public Health and Economics at Johns Hopkins University. In her roles on the executive board of Partners in Health: Engage and the Public Health Student Forum, she organizes health advocacy and education […]
Laugh for the Health of It: Learn and Practice Laughter Wellness
AAFSW Zoom Workshop Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, July 15 10:15 – 11:30 Washington DC time Laughter has profound positive effects on both the body and mind. And this is true even when we laugh “on purpose,” especially in a group. In Laughter Wellness (a variation of Laughter Yoga), a facilitator leads simple activities to […]
The Great Covid Pause
Have you ever wanted to change something about your life but it seemed that no matter how hard you tried, you just couldn’t do it? There just wasn’t the time, the motivation, the willpower to make that shift, take that leap, DO that thing that you really wanted to do? And then something BIG happens. […]
AAFSW Honorary President Susan Pompeo Supports Foreign Service Families in Oman and Beyond
AAFSW’s Honorary President, Mrs. Susan Pompeo, has actively supported the Foreign Service family, not only as a regular participant in SOSA ceremonies and other signature events since her husband became Secretary of State. Susan also frequently has visited posts and met with EFMs and FS children while accompanying Secretary Pompeo, logging her own “Miles with […]
AAFSW and the Junior League of Washington Work Together to Help Evacuees
Soon after the announcement by the State Department of a Global Authorized Departure due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Junior League of Washington contacted the Association of American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) with a proposition. The Junior League’s chief fundraising rummage sale, Tossed & Found, was cancelled because of the pandemic, leaving them with a […]
Eating Well in the Lockdown
Eating Well in the Lockdown AAFSW Wellness Workshop via Zoom Thursday, May 21 10:15 a.m. to noon, Washington, DC time Cost: Free with optional donation to the presenter via PayPal For many of us, trips to the grocery store are now limited, and many foods are out of stock. We’re craving comfort foods — but […]
Deadline EXTENDED for nominations for SOSA, CCE-EFM and Tragen Awards!
Deadline EXTENDED for nominations for SOSA, CCE-EFM and Tragen Awards! New Deadline May 31, 2020 30 Years of SOSA! Would you like to be recognized for your selfless contributions to post morale or your host country? Would you like to nominate someone at post for their tireless efforts to bring about positive change? If you […]