Chair of RCNY UN Breakfast with presenter Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS and PP Can Erbilgin
On April 17, 2025 15 members and guests enjoyed the company and presentation of our presenter Daniel Obst, President and CEO of AFS. The speaker was as always arranged by our own Malika Abrous (Chair of UN Breakfasts). The session was co-moderated by PP Can Erbilgin and also as always enhance by our Rotary Friend Francis Dubois.
AFS Intercultural Programs is an international, voluntary, non-governmental, non-profit 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 enables people to act as responsible global citizens working for peace and understanding in a diverse world. It acknowledges that peace is a dynamic concept threatened 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. It encourages respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms without distinction as to race, sex, language, religion or social status.
AFS activities are based on their core values of dignity, respect for differences, harmony, sensitivity and tolerance.
Several members and guests present talked about their experience with AFS like Francis Dubois who had the desire to be placed in Florida but ended up in the snow rich Minnesota. Similar anecdotes were offered by other guests present.
