Innovative Change Through Social Enterprise

By Legacy | November 21, 2017

Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) takes place annually during the month of November and is a celebration of innovators and job creators who launch startups that bring ideas to life, drive economic growth, and expand human welfare.

Teaching English With Sign Language in Tunisia

By Legacy | November 3, 2017

I left my country to prove that the deaf can speak English, too. Working with minority groups and working on the educational development of the deaf and hard of hearing community was a tough row to hoe in Tunisia, especially when you don’t have any official statistics on hand or any information that can help you.

SUMMERING WITH SAUDIS: Staff Member Amelia Hagen

By Legacy | October 18, 2017

“If you follow me on Snapchat, you probably noticed snaps that revolved around Saudi Arabia, international exchange, Virginia Tech, social impact, and Washington, D.C. throughout this past July.

Introducing… Thinking Beyond the Classroom

By Legacy | October 11, 2017

Each month Legacy International will feature an education focused blog post from Mary Riser, Legacy’s education consultant and Advisory Board member, focusing on a variety of education topics and Legacy’s LivingSideBySide programs. 

Legacy’s Partner Virginia Tech Exceeds Expectations

By Legacy | September 19, 2017

When 28 fearless young women of the TechGirls program came to the Virginia Tech campus in July, the three computer science professors and four female teaching assistants didn’t quite know what to expect. They customized a Java programming class for the TechGirls and structured the classes to provide every participant with individual attention when she Read More »

Professional Fellows Program: Asma Ben Aîcha

By Legacy | August 3, 2017

When thinking about the States, the first thought that comes to one’s mind is: The American Dream! People often think of the US as the land of endless opportunities where all dreams can come true.