PFP Alumna Supports Female Entrepreneurs
Professional Fellows Program Alumna Oumaima Farik continues to leave her mark in the cultural exchange and economic empowerment realms. Farik, along with colleagues at Douar Tech, oversaw and successfully culminated the third edition of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in December 2022. The program provided emerging female entrepreneurs with vital skills for building Read More »
Read MoreThe 2022 TechGirls Program
The 10th Year and Global Expansion! For the TechGirls program, the summer of 2022 was like no other. From July 7 to July 31, the TechGirls program, a U.S. State Department initiative that is administered by Legacy International, hosted its first in-person summer session since 2019. Since 2012, the TechGirls program has hosted girls ages 15 to 17 Read More »
Read MoreHala – Bringing Ideas to Life
In my freshman year of high school, a classmate who was anxious to apply to TechGirls introduced me to the program. I inquired around it at school and did some internet research to learn more about the program and the opportunities it provides to its participants. I applied to the program after learning a lot Read More »
Read MoreSYLEP 2019 Virtual Alumni Conference: Becoming a Global Leader
The 2019 Virtual Alumni Conference for the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) was a great success! The conference, which had been delayed for over two years due to Covid, took place on March 14, 2022 and focused on global leadership for the future. The keynote speech for the conference was delivered by Jason Scott, Read More »
Read MoreWorld Refugee Day
On this World Refugee Day, what will you do to support Refugees and make sure everyone receives their civil rights? Read here to learn how Rayan, PFP Alumna and Palestinian Refugee, is working to ensure all people have access to their basic rights and more.
Read MorePromoting Democracy: Pathway To Peace & Development
May 26 at 12:00-1:15pm One individual can change the world by making clear choices, continually investing in oneself, working determinedly on a dream, and replicating professionalism in progressively expanding operational contexts and geographic/demographic spheres. Our speaker Dr. Jeff Balch will talk about about his path from student activist to knighthood; about the choices he made along the Read More »
Read MoreA True Story About Facing Challenges
It was the Spring of 1998 when I met Ella Chugina, a young non-profit manager from Perm, Russia. Ella was selected along with 4 others from the region to participate in a U.S. Department of State training program[1] conducted by Legacy International.
Read MoreCelebrate Earth Day with Green Sewing Co-Founder & PFP Alumna
Selma, a 2021 PFP Alumna, was in her third year of studies at École Polytechnique d’Architecture et D’Urbanisme when she took part in a social entrepreneurship program and was struck by inspiration.
Read MoreLeading from a Position of Influence Not Power: How to Get Traction with Any Team
Wednesday April 28th, 2021 12:00 -1:15PM EDT Leading is knowing that you will succeed and knowing how you will succeed whether you currently have success or not. In this session Hugh will explore how to position yourself to attract and engage people you need to move your enterprise to the place of your dreams. Hugh Read More »
Read MoreWomen in Leadership: Obstacles and Triumphs
With Dr. Reema Diab (TechWomen) & Lara Kasbari (TechGirls) March 24 at 12:00-1:15pm EDT Dr. Reema Diab is an entrepreneur, AI expert, youth influencer, popular keynote speaker and Founder of Galaxy Organization to empower women in Technology. In addition, as a consultant at Tesla she helps organizations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and Read More »
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