Past Projects

PFP links community leaders from the United States and four countries in North Africa. It is a two-way citizen exchange program designed as a capacity-building and professional development initiative that serves civil society development in Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. The program is for early- to mid-career professionals with strong leadership skills, who are committed to making a lasting positive impact through their work in the civil society (NGO) sector.

The National Security Language Institute for Youth is part of a U.S. government initiative that prepares American citizens to be leaders in a global world. NSLI-Y aims to provide opportunities to American youth that will spark a lifetime interest in language learning. From 2007-2017, Legacy International was one of 11 organizations nationwide that implemented NSLI-Y. Our program took place in Morocco throughout the year and operated out of two cities: Marrakesh and Rabat. Students were enrolled in language and received classroom language instruction during the program. Students participated in a variety of cultural activities designed to enhance their language skills. The program also included opportunities for community service.

LFP-NA links community leaders from the United States, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. This two-year program supports young professionals from North Africa, builds capacity in local Civil Service Organizations (CSOs), and strengthens mutual understanding of the legislative and policy making processes in all countries.The Legislative Fellows Program – North Africa (LFP-NA) links community leaders from the United States, Egypt, Libya, Morocco and Tunisia. This two-year program supports young professionals from North Africa, builds capacity in local Civil Service Organizations (CSOs), and strengthens mutual understanding of the legislative and policy making processes in all countries.

Indonesian Youth Leadership Program engages high school students in a practical, hands-on experience in environmental action and leadership development. This two-way exchange addresses local and regional environmental issues in the U.S. and Indonesia, successfully encouraging youth leaders to be a force for their community improvement.

Kyrgyz Women’s Initiative designed to positively impact emerging professionals (community leaders, political leaders, educators, and youth workers), and to strengthen grassroots organizations in the Republic of Kyrgyzstan, as well as developing the mutual understanding of the role of civil society in the U.S. and Kyrgyzstan.

Civic Education Program in the U.S. for high school students and teachers from Indonesian Pesantren ( Islamic Boarding) schools.

Civic professional and community leaders from Azerbajan, Russia and Ukraine visit their counterparts in the US and return to their homes to share new understandings.