This episode focused on the impact of AFS on one family in particular- Dana, Camille, Ricardo, and Yasemin. Dana’s mother, Camille, hosted Ricardo from Brazil in 1974.

A few years later, Dana went to Turkey with AFS-USA. Yasemin was her host sister, and despite having no common language at the time, they two quickly became friends and found other ways to communicate. 

We all got together to hear about the role AFS has played in their lives and the relationships they still share. In AFS’s 75 year history, the impact that AFS has had on the lives of its participants is immeasurable. That’s the #AFSeffect.

In honor of AFS’s 75th anniversary, The AFS Exchange is releasing 4 episodes this month! That’s 4 times the stories of the impact AFS has had over the years. 

Guests: Dana Rutson, Camille Linen, Ricardo Ferriera, Yasemin Modler

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