In September, Embassy Asuncion hosted an EFM Business Day under the auspices of AAFSW. Five business owners in the community shared their products and services on the compound during the lunch hour. The event was organized to share information about AAFSW, promote business owners in the Foreign Service community, and to specifically highlight businesses at…
The AAFSW/Foreign Born Spouses cordially invite you to celebrate with us the traditions of Thanksgiving with a delicious luncheon at the residence of one of our members on Wednesday, November 9 at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to AAFSW office@aafsw.org by Monday, November 7 and please share with us your favorite dish to make for this special…
Through advocacy within the State Department and Congress, we established the Family Liaison Office, supported the establishment of the Overseas Briefing Center (now known as the The Transition Center), Around the World in a Lifetime (AWAL), and the Foreign Service Youth Foundation, among other organizations. In the Department of State staff a housing referral office, operate…
AAFSW sponsors or assists with several awards for adult Foreign Service family members.The Secretary of State’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA). The annual AAFSW/Secretary of State’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA) recognizes the outstanding volunteer activities of U.S. Government employees, family members, and members of household over the age of 18 serving overseas.Champions of…
Lesley Dorman was an ardent and faithful member of the AAFSW (Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide) for almost fifty years. From 1976 to 1981, she served as AAFSW’s President. Her record of service has never been equaled. She died at Sibley Memorial Hospital on August 19, 2016, not long before her 96th birthday….
Dear Friends, AAFSW and the Foreign Born Spouses cordially invite you and your spouse (or friend), to a fun and festive Halloween party. Get your costumes ready! We will have prizes for the best, the most original, and the most colorful costumes. (Costumes are optional). Saturday, October 29 beginning at 7:00 PM in Falls Church, VA. Let’s all enjoy…
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