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International Women’s Day – Sitting (no, kicking) in Our Power

(Nelly, Community Counselor, and her powerful au pairs in New Jersey.) Happy International Women's Day To celebrate, GA would like to spotlight on taking the power. The World Health Organization estimates that 1 in every 3 women in the world experience violence and these stats have not improved over the past decade. Women living overseas are [...]

By |2023-03-08T15:25:03-05:00March 8th, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on International Women’s Day – Sitting (no, kicking) in Our Power

Making the Most of Cultural Exchange

Jessica from Italy explains how she signed up to volunteer in her local adopted US community in three easy steps!  Go to volunteermatch.com.  Enter your US zip code and find a volunteer position that interest you. Meet US Americans, share of yourself and do some good work for people, animals or our shared planet. Share [...]

By |2023-03-02T17:09:06-05:00March 2nd, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Making the Most of Cultural Exchange

Black History Month – Action and More Action for 2023

Tapping into the inspiration of Martin Luther King Jr, last month we asked the au pair community, "what is worth fighting for?" and they spoke their truth!  Au pairs are getting ready to put their ideas into action for making 2023 the best year yet.  Before we share all their inspirational ideas, here are some [...]

By |2023-02-09T18:08:09-05:00February 6th, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Black History Month – Action and More Action for 2023

Volunteering – An American Tradition Goes Global

(Au pairs volunteering at a local homeless shelter this month in North Carolina - preparing and serving lunch.) Volunteering is a US American tradition! Back in 1736, Benjamin Franklin started the first volunteer firehouse in Philadelphia, our nation's capital.  During this same time, volunteerism was rooted in bettering the community and faith-based charity work. The [...]

By |2023-02-16T18:25:41-05:00January 23rd, 2023|Blog|Comments Off on Volunteering – An American Tradition Goes Global

The Grateful Au Pair

Au pairs are sharing some thoughts this Thanksgiving week and throughout the end of the year about their incredible cross-cultural adventure ...let these few inspire you...more to come... Jamileth from Peru, living in NV is grateful for: "Giving me a new opportunity to live. Because I came out from my comfort zone and could live, [...]

By |2022-11-22T19:32:26-05:00November 22nd, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on The Grateful Au Pair

Au Pairs Invited to Apply for the BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program

Deadline December 1, 2022 Au pairs who love to learn, who care about the world around them and who want to understand more about how their exchange experience can help build bridges between their home country and the US are encourage to apply!   The application is now open for the 4th BridgeUSA Leadership Development [...]

By |2022-11-11T13:34:53-05:00November 11th, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Au Pairs Invited to Apply for the BridgeUSA Leadership Development Program

Diwali: Festival of Lights

This year, October 24 is Diwali, a Festival of Lights or the triumph of good over evil in India and many parts of the Hindu, Sikh and Jain world.  The main day of the 5 day celebration takes place on the new moon, so the darkest night is filled with light.  Special foods and family [...]

By |2022-10-24T12:56:34-04:00October 21st, 2022|Blog|Comments Off on Diwali: Festival of Lights

UN Peace Day Winner and Submissions 2022

September 21 is the globally celebrated International Day of Peace! Au Pair in America again held our annual Peace Day Contest. APIA celebrates peace by standing up against acts of hate online and off-line and by spreading compassion, kindness and hope as we recover and build a more beautiful and equitable world. Au Pairs were [...]

By |2022-10-14T19:21:32-04:00October 14th, 2022|2022 Peace Day Winners and Submissions, Blog|Comments Off on UN Peace Day Winner and Submissions 2022
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