OFFICIAL SUPPORT RESOURCES
INDEPENDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES
GENERAL NON -PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE FOREIGN SERVICE
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
The professional association for Foreign Service employees.
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
Volunteer community association for all members of the Foreign Affairs community, including spouses/partners, employees (FS and CS), retirees, divorced/widowed employees or spouses.
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)
ADST is a non-profit organization that encourages the study of American diplomacy to enhance the knowledge of U.S. diplomats. In addition to their Foreign Affairs Oral History program and podcasts, ADST assists with research activities, educational material, exhibits, workshops, and publications relevant to U.S. foreign relations and the conduct of diplomacy. It has physical offices at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington (FSI).
DACOR
An Association of Foreign Affairs Professionals, formerly stood for Diplomatic and Consular Officers, Retired; provides speaker events, lunches, networking, scholarships; operates DACOR Bacon House.
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Official Support Resources
Independent Support Resources
Advocacy Organizations
SPECIALIZED ORGANIZATIONS AND AFFINITY GROUPS
GLIFAA
Formerly stood for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies, serves LGBT+ and allies.
Other Affinity Groups
Networks formed around a shared interest or background.
Senior Living Foundation
Support for elderly Foreign Service community members in need.
Thursday Luncheon Group (TLG)
Aimed at increasing the involvement of African Americans and other minorities in foreign policy.
Veterans at State Facebook group
Note: This organization is aimed at DOS employees and uses internal communications, but EFMs who are veterans are welcome to join the Facebook page.
ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
American Foreign Service Association (AFSA)
The professional association for Foreign Service employees.
Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide (AAFSW)
Volunteer community association for all members of the Foreign Affairs community, including spouses/partners, employees (FS and CS), retirees, divorced/widowed employees or spouses.
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training (ADST)
ADST is a non-profit organization that encourages the study of American diplomacy to enhance the knowledge of U.S. diplomats. In addition to their Foreign Affairs Oral History program and podcasts, ADST assists with research activities, educational material, exhibits, workshops, and publications relevant to U.S. foreign relations and the conduct of diplomacy. It has physical offices at the National Foreign Affairs Training Center in Arlington (FSI).
GLIFAA
Formerly stood for Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies, serves LGBT+ and allies.