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Founded in 1960, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) is an Employee Service Organization 

AAFSW places a strong emphasis on community and mutual support in a variety of contexts:

  • Advocacy for spouses and children,
  • Orientation of newcomers – including a special group for foreign-born spouses, and advice related to EFM employment,
  • Distribution of scholarships, 
  • Responsible for the Secretary of State Awards (SOSA) and the Champions of Career Enhancement for Eligible Family Members (CCE-EFM) Award, recognizing extraordinary volunteers,
  • A BookStore at Foggy Bottom (HST) with a wide selection of reading material, art, and jewelry,
  • Support in case of an evacuation, or a difficult personal family transition.

AAFSW provides many resources to learn

  • www.FSHub.org, a comprehensive portal of all FS-related resources,
  • Livelines, a private listserv for members,
  • The Global Link, a monthly newsletter for members,
  • and great events where you can have fun and learn about different cultures.

…  and network:

  • Annual Art and BookFair, with treasures from all over the world,
  • Monthly cultural events, often with the participation of foreign embassies,
  • Monthly happy hours in person and virtually, 
  • FS Community Business Directory.

AAFSW is inclusive – All active and retired employees of all U.S. foreign affairs agencies, spouses (including divorced and widowed), partners, and family members are invited to become members of the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW).

AAFSW: Where the Foreign Service Becomes a Community!

Membership Options

Regular membership in AAFSW is open to active and retired employees of all U.S. foreign affairs agencies, spouses (including divorced and widowed), partners, and family members. You can read more about our membership benefits on our Members page – highlights include networking opportunities, Global Link monthly newsletter, access to exclusive members-only content, membership in our private Livelines community group, merit scholarships for your children, discounted rates on our programs and events, and more. AAFSW is a family membership.

One Year Regular Membership: $50.00
Two Year Regular Membership: $95 (save $5)
Three Year Regular Membership: $135 (save $15)
Four Year Regular Membership: $175 (save $25)
Five Year Regular Membership: $200 (save $50)


Friend of AAFSW membership in AAFSW is for those individuals who have an active interest in U.S. foreign affairs and a connection to international business or international humanitarian organizations, but who are not direct-hire employees or family members. These members must be sponsored by a current AAFSW member in good standing and must submit a letter from that sponsor with their application. Friend of AAFSW members are not eligible to hold positions on the AAFSW board or vote in AAFSW Board elections.

One Year Friend of AAFSW Membership: $50 (offered one year at a time, needs a sponsor who is a current member)

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Current members may also renew their membership by clicking on a level below.

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