African Ambassadors (Pty) Ltd, South Africa
African Ambassadors (Pty) Ltd, South Africa, is the sole agent for AIFS in Southern Africa. The company is headquartered in Cape Town, has offices in all the major city centres in South Africa, together with an extensive Independent Interviewer Network servicing communities in South Africa and neighbouring Southern African countries. The organisation sends up to 1000 participants annually to the USA. American Institute for Foreign Study, South AfricaThe American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) and its family of companies organises cultural exchange programs throughout the world for more than 50,000 participants each year. Since its founding in 1964, more than one million students and teachers have participated in AIFS programs, making it one of the most exciting educational companies in the world.
All programs are authorised by the US State Department to promote worldwide understanding through cross-cultural exchanges. Our Vision Statement “AU PAIR IN AMERICA” - Shaping the lives of young Southern African women of tomorrow, TODAY! Our Mission Statement To recruit the highest quality Au Pairs to the USA, from diverse cultural backgrounds within Southern Africa, who provide excellent childcare whilst enjoying the best year (or two) of their lives. Our Values Commitment to: - Excellence in programs, operations and people
- Exceptional caring support for our program participants
- Honest, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment of program participants, partners and employees
- Innovation
- Teamwork and collaboration both within the organisation and with partners
- Encouragement of employee initiative and professional development
- Responsible financial stewardship
- Support of multi-cultural values
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