We Develop Active Global Citizens. AFS programs empower young people from all backgrounds with essential global skills - and the passion for making a difference. AFS is a leader in intercultural learning and offers international exchange programs in over 100 countries around the world through 57 independent, not-for-profit AFS organizations, each with a network of volunteers (55,000+), a professionally staffed office (1,100+), and headed up by a volunteer board.