AFS stands for AFS Intercultural Programs, which 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 consists of over 50 independent, not-for-profit organizations, each with its own network of volunteers, professionally staffed offices, volunteer board of directors, and website. In 2015, 12,578 students traveled abroad on an AFS cultural exchange program, between 99 countries. AFS is one of the largest volunteer-based organizations of its kind in the world with more than 50,000 volunteers worldwide and more than 5,000 in the U.S. It provides development and training opportunities for volunteers. AFS-USA is the AFS partner organization in the United States and is a registered 501(c)(3). It is important to note that AFS can also stand for Adaptive Front Lighting System, which is an adaptive lighting system in cars that helps the driver have optimum visibility while driving at night.