AAFSW was thrilled to join the 2025 Youth Awards Ceremony held on June 25 at the U.S. Department of State, celebrating the remarkable achievements of 229 young members of the Foreign Service community. Organized by Foreign Service Youth Foundation (FSYF), in partnership with the Global Community Liaison Office (GCLO). The event brought together students, families, and supporters both in person and via livestream to honor excellence in art, essay writing, academic merit, and community service.
The creativity of Foreign Service youth was on full display—from powerful visual artwork and poignant storytelling to global volunteer initiatives that uplift vulnerable communities. AAFSW applauds these extraordinarily young changemakers.
This year’s AAFSW 2025 $12,500 Merit Scholarship fund recipients embody a vibrant mosaic of service, creativity, and global-minded leadership. Lillian Claire Moo, Lexy Jane Boudreau, Parker James Peterson, Eva Danis Berdugo and Triniti Marie White, as college students and third culture kids, they transform international experiences into bold action—improving access to clean water and infrastructure in underserved communities, advancing research on public health and environmental resilience, and collaborating with humanitarian organizations to reimagine development and education systems. Their efforts span continents, from Vietnam to Cameroon, Haiti to the American West, reflecting a shared commitment to empathy-driven innovation.
They teach music, build homes, conduct air quality studies, and use mathematics and engineering to solve pressing global problems. Through filmmaking and storytelling, they nurture intercultural understanding and invite audiences into spaces of emotional connection and dialogue. What unites them is not just their brilliance, but their belief that education, art, and service are powerful tools for change.
We invite you to read more about their inspiring journeys on AAFSW’s official announcement.
AAFSW is grateful to our members for supporting the young members of the Foreign Service community.
Sincerely,
Celine
Celine Ford, President
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
