• OFFICE MANAGER
    The Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW), a membership-based and accredited 501(c)(3) non-profit association within the American Foreign Affairs Community, is seeking a part-time Office Manager. Applications will be accepted through June 15, 2023.
  • Honoring Martin Luther King’s Legacy at Home and Abroad
    In collaboration with the DC Black History Celebration Committee, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) honored Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy on the 55th anniversary of his assassination on Friday, April 14, 2033, at the Burns Auditorium of the State Department.
  • Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King’s Legacy Readings Worldwide
    Watch a video of the event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King on April 14, 2023.
  • Around the World Embassy Tour on May 6
    Members of DC’s diplomatic community are preparing to open embassy doors for thousands of visitors during Around the World Embassy Tour on Saturday, May 6.
  • AAFSW Celebrates Nowruz Bayram/First Day of Spring
    On Tuesday, March 21, 2023, together with the Embassies of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkiye, and Uzbekistan, AAFSW celebrated the first day of Spring as marked by the astronomical vernal equinox.
  • SOSA Nomination Period Extended
    The Secretary of State Awards for Outstanding Volunteerism Abroad (SOSA) are open for nominations until May 31! Please send your nominations to office@aafsw.org.
  • MLK Event Recap
    In collaboration with the DC Black History Celebration Committee, the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW) honored Dr. Martin Luther King’s legacy on the 55th anniversary of his assassination on Friday, 14th, 2033, at the Burns Auditorium of the State Department.
  • The United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
    AAFSW backs the Congressional support for a Commemorative Coin recognizing the upcoming 100th anniversary of the USFS in 2024 and the importance of diplomacy to the national interest.
  • Around the World 5k 2023
    The 9th annual Around the World Virtual 5k starts April 1, 2023 and lasts until the end of the month! For the last nine years, embassy members and teams have trained to run or walk for a 5k at any time during the month of April.
  • Farewell to Barbara Reioux Naland
    On March 18th, 2023, AAFSW members and long-time friends of Barbara met at Sheila Switzer’s beautiful home for a farewell dinner party.
  • Nowruz Celebration Recap
    Nowruz celebration on March 21.
  • Job Listings for AAFSW Members
    Visit our updated job listings page! This is a feature exclusively for AAFSW members.
  • Quarterly Letter from the President
    Read the quarterly letter to members from AAFSW President Celine Erickson.
  • AAFSW Seeks New Office Manager
    AAFSW is hiring a new Office Manager. Please send your applications to office@aafsw.org.   The Office Manager serves at the discretion of the governing board of AAFSW under the direct supervision of the President.  The Office Manager is responsible for the AAFSW Office’s smooth functioning.  Duties will include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following: Draft and send correspondence of general interest; Promptly send mail as requested by Board Members and Committee Chairs; Organize and send out various mailings, including board minutes, invitations, flyers, etc., in a timely manner; Forward mail, as necessary, to Board Members and Committee Chairs; Answer telephone and email queries regarding AAFSW; Help with coordination… Read More
  • Farewell to Pat Schroeder
    AAFSW honors the legacy of Pat Schroeder and remembers her instrumental support to AAFSW. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women’s rights, and the first woman from Colorado to be elected to Congress, has died at the age of 82.
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