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The Federation of AFS
organisations in Europe
AFS Exchange Programs EFIL is supported by
Roger Vandendriesschelaan
18
B-1150 Brussels
Belgium
Tel:(+32) 2 514 52 50
Fax:(+32) 2 514 29 29
E-mail: [email protected]
AFS provides intercultural learning experiences that bring global
cultures together by helping people connect, transforming
the lives of thousands of students, families, and individuals
every year. With exchange programs in more than 110 countries
and a large network of volunteers, educators, and staff, AFS is
committed to helping participants understand their immersion
experiences in a foreign culture.
Since 1947, AFS has given more than 400,000 students and young
adult professionals the opportunity to travel abroad and embark
on personal growth experiences that continue for a lifetime. This
year, the worldwide network of AFS Volunteers will work with
almost 13,000 students—each looking for an exciting and educa-
tional international experience.
AFS exchange programmes include short and long term exchanges
and community service stays.
Each of the programme participants receives thorough preparation
and support throughout the exchange, in particular focusing on
enhancing their global citizenship and intercultural learning
processes.
The AFS orientation cycle consists of support to the learning of
participants during preparation before the exchange, the hosting
phase and after coming back to their home country. This support
is provided mainly by AFS volunteers and includes ongoing contact
with participants and ‘orientation events’, namely structured non
formal education activities and facilitated personal reflection.
What is EFIL?
What is AFS?
ECTP - European Citizenship Trimester
Programme EFIL, the European Federation for Intercultural learn-
ing, is the umbrella organisation of 28 AFS organisa-
tions in Europe. As a global education network, EFIL
supports its members in establishing programmes that bridge the gap
between the training provided by most educational systems and the
intercultural skills and global perspectives needed to foster a harmo-
nious world. EFIL promotes intercultural understanding among coun-
tries, organisations and citizens, and actively helps its members to
operate within the European environment. EFIL support its partners
in four different ways: organising Training and Seminars; imple-
menting Projects and Programmes; Advocacy on European level and
future Partner Development in European countries.
AFS Intercultural Programs (formerly American Field
Service) is a non-profit, volunteer based, educational
organisation offering intercultural exchanges for
young people. AFS is present in more than 50 countries in the world
and operating in 110. AFS traces its roots back to volunteer ambu-
lance drivers who provided their services during two World Wars. In
1947, acting from a belief that mutual understanding favor peace, they
set up AFS Intercultural Programs to start youth exchanges. The aim of
the organisation AFS is to connect people who enjoy social interac-
tion, acquire new knowledge and come to know other cultures. AFS
enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace
and understanding in a diverse world. AFS seeks to affirm faith in the
dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and
cultures. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental
freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or
social status.
Brussels Camp
At the end of their stay, just before coming back home, all partici-
pants will meet at the ECTP Camp in Brussels. For the students the
four-day-camp in the capital of Europe will be one of the highlights
of their journey. During the camp, participants will have the oppor-
tunity to share their experiences with other ECTP students from
various European countries, attend workshops on European and
Active Citizenship and visit the EU institutions in Brussels.
What?
The European Citizenship Trimester Programme (ECTP) is a host-
family and school-based exchange programme with an additional
strong focus on active European citizenship besides intercultural
and language learning. The 3 month exchange takes place between
August and November with a joint Camp in Brussels at the end of
November/beginning of December, before the students are
returning to their home countries.
Why?
ECTP will let the students experience a new European country, its
language, culture, life, school, habits and make them think about
differences and similarities with their home country. Either hosted
in a neighboring country or somewhere very far to their place of
origin, the ECTP will reveal to participants a whole new world! This
experience makes the students see many opportunities around
Europe and motivate them to be Active Citizens in their future.
Who?
Students between 15 and 18 years old.
www.ectp.eu
Objectives
Appreciate
European
Diversity
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014&2015
2016
107 participants
141 participants
169 participants
193 participants
178 participants
240 participants
260 participants
from 25 countries
Recognise and
implement Active
Citizenship
throughout the
exchange
A language
learning
opportunity
Develop a wider
concept of Europe
www.afs.org
www.efil.afs.org