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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Latinx Heritage Month: September 15 – October 15 Sanchez Family, 1921, Courtesy of Anna Rios Bermudez. From September 15 to October 15, the Latino community comes together to celebrate the “histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic [...]
(Jeremy of Intermezzo Salon, Christina from Norway, and Jenny her host mom) The J-1 visa brings thousands of participants each year to the US to experience our culture and language. It has been customary for programs to celebrate by eating, playing and giving. This year, au pairs donated shoes! Christina from Norway and her [...]
History Juneteenth (Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day) is a day to honor and celebrate the abolishment of African American slavery. On June 19, 1865, Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and “the state’s residents finally learned that slavery had been abolished.” All those who were enslaved celebrated their newfound freedom in song, dance, and prayer. This [...]
We asked our au pairs to share what peace could look like in a Ukrainian flag and below is the beauty they imagined and created. APiA will be making a donation in all of your names to a relief organization providing humanitarian aid for the people of Ukraine. Thank you sharing. Karien from South [...]
GA would like to take a moment to share some history of the day, how we all might get involved in the fight for gender equity around the globe and an opinion piece shared by an au pair currently on program from Germany. Happy International Women's Day! -- The History: International Women’s Day timeline and why [...]
