AFS STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: AFS is an international, volunteer-based, non-profit, non-governmental, non-religious organization that provides intercultural learning opportunities to help people develop the knowledge, skills and understanding needed to create a more just and peaceful world  AFS CORE VALUES & ATTRIBUTES: AFS enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. We acknowledge that peace is a dynamic concept theatened by injustice, inequity, and intolerance. AFS seeks to affirm faith in the dignity and worth of every human being and of all nations and cultures. We encourage respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, gender, language, religion or social status. AFS activities are based on our core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance. AFS VISION FOR 2020: We pursue our mission by providing quality intercultural learning opportunities for a growing number of young people, families, other stakeholders and wider audiences, thus developing an inclusive community of global citizens determined to build bridges between cultures. Real life experiential learning, supported by structured reflection, is the core of our programs. We endeavor to link our intercultural learning opportunities to the defining global issues facing humanity. We reach out to past, current and future participants, volunteers, and other stakeholders using the media and technology they use. Volunteers and volunteerism are who we are. Our organization brings about changes in lives through and for our global community of volunteers. We are recognized as an educational organization by schools and the appropriate authorities. We work to create a regulatory environment that supports our programs. As a learning organization, we welcome change and critical thinking. We are innovative and entrepreneurial in advancing the strategic directions, working together with others whenever appropriate. AFS PROGRAMS: Sending Program (phi.sending@afs.org) - Widen your horizons; Experience a once-in-a-lifetime journey on intercultural learning homestay & study as a goodwill ambassador; Enhance lifeskills Hosting Program (phi.hosting@afs.org) - Welcome world cultures one person at a time; Host an AFS exchange participant in your home & school or organization Volunteer & Chapter Development Program (phi.voldev@afs.org) - Transform your world; Donate time & talents; Engage in community service programs and projects; Build & nurture lifelong positive friendships and bonds with peacemakers Fundraising/Donor Program (phi.fundraising@afs.org) - Change a life, make dreams come true; Give generously & sponsor an AFS scholar today AFS CHAPTERS IN PHILIPPINES: Luzon: Baguio, Batangas, Naga, National Captial Region, Puerto Princesa, Subic Bay Visayas: Bacolod, Cebu, Iloilo, Tacloban Mindanao: Cagayan De Oro, Cotabato, Davao, Iligan, SOCSARGEN (General Santos), Zamboanga Peninsula AFS IPP BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Ms. Rahiema 'Bonnie' Bagis-Guerra, AFS IPP Chair & AAI President Mr. Hector Dimacali, Vice-Chair Mr. Manuel L. Ortega, Corporate Secretary Ms. Lina Inigo-Winebrenner Mr. Arturo T. Valdez Ms. Maria Teresa P. Lazaro Mr. Jose Mari 'Joey' G. Pelaez Mr. Edilberto I. Dames Jr., ARFPI President Ms. Angeline B. Omar Ms. Rossana Q. Baluyot Mr. Froskhan B. Abdurahim Ms. Elizabeth V. Eduave (ex-officio) Contact us at the following address: AFS Intercultural Programs Philippines Foundation, Inc. Unit 1607 16/F Antel Global Corporate Center No. 3 Dona Julia Vargas Ave., Ortigas Center 1600 Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines Telefax: +63(2)5842002 Email: info.philippines@afs.org or visit us at: Official Website: http://www.afs.ph Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afsphilippines Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/AFSPhilippines YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AFSPhilippines  | |||||
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