Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Legacy International Legacy International equips emerging leaders to transform their values and vision into sustainable success. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://legacyintl.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://legacyintl.org/blog/) - [Exchange in Action:  U.S. Fellows Abroad Building Enduring Partnerships ](https://legacyintl.org/exchange-in-action-u-s-fellows-abroad-building-enduring-partnerships/) - “I return home grateful, inspired, and fully committed to staying engaged with the incredible individuals and institutions we encountered, continuing to build lasting connections between our communities.” –Meghan Hubbs (U.S. Reciprocal Exchange Participant) The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) brings leaders together to exchange ideas, strengthen skills, and - [Sophie – The Sky is the Limit ](https://legacyintl.org/sophie-the-sky-is-the-limit/) - Sophie, TechGirls 2023, USA Imagine stepping into a world where curiosity reigns supreme, and the air is charged with the buzz of innovation. That’s exactly the atmosphere that the TechGirls program effortlessly conjured. Amongst a cohort of brilliant minds, each with their unique spark, we forged a sisterhood of aspiring tech trailblazers. It was not just - [Morocco Outbound Program 2025: Bridging Cultures, Building Futures](https://legacyintl.org/morocco-outbound-program-2025-bridging-cultures-building-futures/) - “Morocco truly bridges worlds.” – Nishant Dixit The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a U.S. State Department-funded initiative that brings professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 to U.S. cities for hands-on professional experiences at a variety of host organizations. After the program ends, Americans that hosted the Fellows at their places of work - [Egypt Outbound Program 2025: New Ideas and New Experiences](https://legacyintl.org/egypt-outbound-program-2025-new-ideas-and-new-experiences/) - “It wasn’t just about what I taught but what I learned—from their resilience, ambition, and creative solutions to challenges we all face globally.” – Dalin Nhean The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) is a U.S. State Department-funded initiative that brings professionals between the ages of 25 and 40 to U.S. cities for hands-on professional experiences at - [From Self-Doubt to Purpose: A Journey of Impact and Transformation by Elizabeth, ODYLP Georgia Alum](https://legacyintl.org/from-self-doubt-to-purpose-a-journey-of-impact-and-transformation-by-elizabeth-odylp-georgia-alum/) - Meet Elizabeth, an ODYLP alum from the Republic of Georgia, who participated in ODYLP: Community Service in 2024. In this post, Elizabeth celebrates her journey with the program that not only redefined her sense of purpose but also set her on a lifelong path to meaningful change and impact. Through hands-on projects, transformative experiences, and - [Global Change, Local Solutions by Levi, ODYLP Uganda Alum](https://legacyintl.org/global-change-local-solutions-by-levi-odylp-uganda-alum/) - Meet Levi, an ODYLP alum from Uganda who participated in ODYLP: Climate Adaptation and Resilience in 2023. In this post, Levi shares how his ODYLP experience not only equipped him with valuable skills but also guided his current educational pursuits. He reflects on the meaningful cross-cultural relationships and mentorships he formed, and how this transformative - [Chaimae Bahi Slaoui: Empowering Moroccan Youth Entrepreneurs through Community-Centered Initiatives](https://legacyintl.org/chaimae-bahi-slaoui-empowering-moroccan-youth-entrepreneurs-through-community-centered-initiatives/) - Chaimae's journey through PFP led her to the University of Texas Austin, where she collaborated closely with her mentor Ruben Cantú on two programs. - [Ghazi Saddem: Exploring the Austin Tech Ecosystem](https://legacyintl.org/ghazi-saddem-exploring-the-austin-tech-ecosystem/) - Ghazi Saddem's participation in PFP was initially intended to be an enriching experience at Tech Ranch, but it quickly evolved into something far greater. - [Empowering Communities: A Fellowship Journey](https://legacyintl.org/empowering-communities-a-fellowship-journey/) - by Sonia Rahmani "In the pursuit of fostering positive change and community empowerment, my journey through the transformative sphere of the Professional Fellows Program (PFP) unfurled a tapestry woven with learning, collaboration, and tangible impact." Back in Tunisia, Sonia Rahmani reflects on her PFP Fellowship with GirlStart in Austin, Texas with the PFP Spring 2023 - [Yousria Bouchouche & EYEs for Fundraising Algeria](https://legacyintl.org/yousria-bouchouche-eyes-for-fundraising-algeria-pfp-fellow-spring-2023/) - PFP Fellow Spring 2023 Yousria Bouchouche could not be delayed by jet lag nor a much deserved rest after landing back in Algeria off her Professional Fellows Program (PFP) experience in Washington, D.C. with Small Enterprise Assistance Funds (SEAF) in Spring 2023. From 15 June to 6 September 2023, Yousria partnered with the U.S. Embassy - [Minnila – Helping Students Discover Their Passion](https://legacyintl.org/minnila-helping-students-discover-their-passion/) - Minnila, TechGirls 2022, USA For as long as I can remember, I have been fond of STEM. Whenever someone would ask me, “Minnila, what do you want to be when you grow up?”, my answer was always, “a doctor”. My interest in STEM was immeasurable because STEM subjects just made sense. There was always a - [Ahmad Abdelgalil - Empowering Women in Egypt](https://legacyintl.org/ahmad-abdelgalil-empowering-women-in-egypt-egypt-pfp-fellow-spring-2023/) - PFP Fellow Spring 2023 Between April and July 2023, Ahmad Abdelgalil, an alumnus of the Professional Fellow Program from Fall 2022, spearheaded a transformative initiative in the Manial Shiha community, near Giza, Egypt. His project focused on delivering workforce development skills to 20 recent female university graduates. The knowledge the women gained was a force - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Climate Adaptation & Resilience Community Impact Report](https://legacyintl.org/on-demand-youth-leadership-program-odylp-climate-adaptation-community-impact-report/) - ODYLP-Climate-Adaptation-Final-Report-1Download - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Clean Energy Community Impact Report](https://legacyintl.org/on-demand-youth-leadership-program-clean-energy-community-impact-report/) - ODYLP-Clean-Energy-Final-Community-Impact-ReportDownload The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Clean Energy students from Botswana, Kenya, and Namibia impacted over 1,500 community members with their projects focused on climate change and clean energy. - [Summer Leadership Institute: Mexico 2023](https://legacyintl.org/summer-leadership-institute-mexico-2023/) - In June, six young leaders & one educator traveled from Mexico to DC for one week to learn about US culture, history, leadership, and community engagement. - [Esther – Sowing Seeds of Potential](https://legacyintl.org/esther-sowing-seeds-of-potential/) - Esther, TechGirls 2022, Fiji Growing up, I have always wondered what my purpose in life was. I began to search for ways to spend my time in hopes to ignite an interest that would bring me happiness and satisfaction. I discovered that as I assisted loved ones in my community, it gave me a sense - [PFP Alumna Supports Female Entrepreneurs](https://legacyintl.org/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 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. - [World Refugee Day](https://legacyintl.org/world-refugee-day-pfp-alumna-seeks-rights-for-those-without/) - 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. - [The 2022 TechGirls Program](https://legacyintl.org/the-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 - [Hala – Bringing Ideas to Life](https://legacyintl.org/hala-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 - [U.S. Student "Cultural Ambassador" Shares with Saudi Youth](https://legacyintl.org/u-s-peer-mentor-shares-with-saudi-youth/) - The Saudis saw me as a friend and peer whom they could both share knowledge with and learn from. - [Advocate for Disabled Travels to Cyprus](https://legacyintl.org/advocate-for-disabld-travels-to-cypru/) - Legacy's Leadership training becomes "a life changing event". - [Alumni Impact Award: Mohammed Arif](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-impact-award-mohammed-arif/) - “My goal is to create a health club focusing on hand washing hygiene, water and food hygiene. We are educating students through health education sessions in theory and in practice, and then evaluating these students by visiting their homes or schools and seeing them educate their families and peers.” - Mohammed Arif - [Moroccan Challenges and Opportunities: Environment and Sustainable Development](https://legacyintl.org/moroccan-challenges-and-opportunities-environment-and-sustainable-development/) - Morocco has always been a strategic location between Europe and Africa, Christian and Muslim worlds; and has a rich historical and geographic context which led to great diversity of nature, climates and a wide range of ecosystems. - [Entrepreneurship and Go-Karts: Linking U.S and Saudi Culture](https://legacyintl.org/entrepreneurship-and-go-karts-linking-u-s-and-saudi-culture/) - Being a Cultural Ambassador with Legacy International for the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program, or SYLEP, was undeniably an amazing experience that, I can honestly say, I will never forget. - [Alumni Impact Award: Riyadh Al Balushi](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-impact-award-riyadh-al-balushi/) - Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Award Winner Riyadh Al Balushi is changing the way Omanis relate to the law and promoting informed dialogue. - [Support Legacy Leaders: Alaeddin](https://legacyintl.org/support-legacy-leaders-alaeddin/) - "With hard work, I believe that 10 years from now we can transfer Libya from our current situation to a more stable, organized and trustworthy society and put the country on the right track of democracy, freedom and people’s rights." - [Support Legacy Leaders: Jessel](https://legacyintl.org/support-legacy-leaders-jessel/) - “I think that I am in this world with one more opportunity, and this opportunity life gave me I use to rescue the kids here ... so that they don’t live the difficulty I lived.” - [International Education Week](https://legacyintl.org/international-education-week/) - International Education Week was celebrated around the world last week (November 14 – November 18th). It was an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide. - [Support Legacy Leaders: Navruzbek](https://legacyintl.org/support-legacy-leaders-navruzbek/) - “There is no bad nationality, there are only people with negative character traits.” - [Building Trust and Transparency in Tunisia](https://legacyintl.org/building-trust-and-transparency-in-tunisia/) - Professional Fellow, Chiheb of Tunisia is dedicated to developing new ways for members of Parliament to stay in touch and listen to their constituents. - [Support Legacy Leaders: Elias](https://legacyintl.org/support-legacy-leaders-elias/) - “This experience has changed me in such a good way. Because of AYLP, I am able to identify problems and approach solutions from a standpoint of using renewable resources.” - [Donate to Support Legacy Leaders](https://legacyintl.org/donate-to-support-legacy-leaders/) - It’s not too late to give and help support Legacy Leaders around the globe. https://legacy-international.networkforgood.com/ - [Gender Inequality, a Universal Issue!](https://legacyintl.org/gender-inequality-a-universal-issue/) - Have you ever questioned how gender inequality happens? - [The Call to Activism: Legacy Legislative Fellow Alum Ines Amri](https://legacyintl.org/the-call-to-activism-legacy-legislative-fellow-alum-ines-amri/) - "How can we disrupt the status quo? How can we change and fill the gaps?" - [Intuition Matters: What The Oscar Mix Up Can Show Us About Leadership.](https://legacyintl.org/intuition-matters-what-the-oscar-mix-up-can-show-us-about-leadership/) - Intuition works quickly, often faster than intellect. One of the skills of leadership is being able to listen to your intuition and use it to adapt in the moment. - [KEEPING BUSY! What TechGirls do after the program](https://legacyintl.org/keeping-busy-what-techgirls-do-after-the-program/) - Nourhan has always been interested in science, and as a high school student in Cairo, her passion for STEM and physics was encouraged. Nourhan, came to TechGirls in 2015 as a young, inexperienced yet driven, teenager with a love for all things science and the ability to make everyone smile. Her passion for STEM, and - [Honoring the Life of Roop Verma](https://legacyintl.org/honoring-the-life-of-roop-verma/) - With grateful hearts we celebrate the life of Roop Verma an internationally respected sitarist, composer and accomplished teacher of Indian Classical and Sacred music. Roop Verma passed away this weekend and was a key supporter of Legacy's Global Music Programs. Roop Verma's training comes from two of the greatest masters of our time, Maestros Ravi Shankar and - [Alumni Spotlight: Sabreen](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-spotlight-sabreen/) - In recognition of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and World Poetry Day. We are sharing a powerful poem from Legacy International alum, Sabreen. Sabreen is a Global Youth Village Alum from 2012 - 2013 and was a TechGirls staff member from 2014-2016 *** Hands up, don’t shoot! and he was not one - [Legacy Staff Attend the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women](https://legacyintl.org/unwomen/) - The sixty-first session of the Commission on the Status of Women took place at the United Nations Headquarters in March. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC partner organizations from all regions of the world were represented. - [International Day of Reflection on the Genocide in Rwanda](https://legacyintl.org/day-of-reflection-rwanda/) - Today on the annual Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide, Legacy International honors Dr. Lorraine 'Rain' Warren. - [Cross Cultural IT Club App Competition](https://legacyintl.org/cross-cultural-it-club-app-competition/) - One of the lasting effects of the TechGirls program is the growing networks and increased cross-cultural collaboration. - [Alumni Impact Award Winner: Ines Amri](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-impact-award-winner-ines-amri/) - Twice a year as part of the Professional Fellows Program the Department of State selects alumni from around the world to honor as Alumni Impact Award winners. Legacy is pleased to announce that one of the spring 2017 Alumni Impact Award (AIA) recipients is Legacy International Professional Fellows alumna, Ines Amri from Tunisia. Ines - [You're Not Too Young](https://legacyintl.org/youre-not-too-young/) - There are many things that young people are used to being told they are too young to do. - [World Refugee Day](https://legacyintl.org/world-refugee-day/) - "Our responses to refugees must be grounded in our shared values of responsibility sharing, non-discrimination, and human rights." - UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon - [Host An International Guest!](https://legacyintl.org/host-an-international-guest-this-summer/) - Skip and Vickie Larrington have been hosting Legacy’s international visitors at their Smith Mountain Lake home for the last 10+ years. Recently they traveled to the Middle East and connected with their "daughters" from TechGirls. - [Cultural Exchange Can Happen Anywhere](https://legacyintl.org/cultural-exchange-can-happen-anywhere/) - The spontaneity of youth is contagious. Each year Legacy staff are reminded as we work with our many youth and young adult programs what it is like to have youth on our side again for a few weeks. - [Professional Fellows Program: Asma Ben Aîcha](https://legacyintl.org/professional-fellows-program-asma-ben-aicha/) - 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. - [Combating Hate, Creating Dialogue, Building Cohesive Societies](https://legacyintl.org/combating-hate-creating-dialogue-building-cohesive-societies/) - “We need to build bridges, not walls.” Former U.S.Ambassador to the UK, Matthew Barzun’s face illuminates a screen as he says these words. - [Legacy’s Partner Virginia Tech Exceeds Expectations](https://legacyintl.org/legacys-partner-virginia-tech-exceeds-expectations/) - 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 - [Introducing... Thinking Beyond the Classroom](https://legacyintl.org/introducing-thinking-beyond-the-classroom/) - 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. - [SUMMERING WITH SAUDIS: Staff Member Amelia Hagen](https://legacyintl.org/summering-with-saudis-staff-member-amelia-hagen/) - "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. - [Participation of Youth in Public Life and Decision Making in Tunisia](https://legacyintl.org/participation-of-youth-in-public-life-and-decision-making-in-tunisia/) - Asma Ben Aîcha, a past Professional Fellows Program participant from Tunisia shares an update on her Legacy follow-on project to provide training on the fundamental principles of democracy and participation in decision making. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Building Relationships With Students](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-building-relationships-with-students/) - In the latest blog post from Mary Riser, Legacy International's education consultant and Advisory Board member, discusses building relationships with students. - [Teaching English With Sign Language in Tunisia](https://legacyintl.org/teaching-english-with-sign-language-in-tunisia/) - 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. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Building Relationships With Parents](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-building-relationships-with-parents/) - The latest blog post from Legacy's education consultant and Advisory Board member on her blog: Education, From Inside and Outside: Building Relationships with Parents - [Innovative Change Through Social Enterprise](https://legacyintl.org/innovative-change-through-social-enterprise/) - 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. - [Message from Legacy Founder and President: Martin Luther King Jr. Day](https://legacyintl.org/message-from-legacy-founder-and-president-martin-luther-king-jr-day/) - This year Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day has special significance. The message and the example of this man who lived, worked and died leading the struggle for freedom, justice and equality for all Americans, indeed for all people, needs to be heard, embraced and repeated again and again in light of growing racism and - [Re-Imagining Entrepreneurship… “Winning is Winning”](https://legacyintl.org/re-imagining-entrepreneurship-winning-is-winning/) - “The current technology and venture capital structure is broken. It rewards quantity over quality, consumption over creation, quick exits over sustainable growth, and shareholder profit over shared prosperity. It chases after “unicorn” companies bent on “disruption” rather than supporting businesses that repair, cultivate, and connect. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Optimism in January](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-optimism-in-january/) - Students and teachers need to be able to refresh their relationships and start the new calendar year with hope and good cheer. - [Legacy International Leads Teams of Excellence in Egypt](https://legacyintl.org/legacy-international-leads-teams-of-excellence-in-egypt/) - The bustling city of Cairo, historic and striking in sights and sounds, served as a backdrop for the Positive Life Alternatives for Egyptian Youth at-Risk of Irregular Migration conference—a forum sponsored by USAID and the UN International Organization of Migration (IOM) and facilitated by Legacy International. - [Diversity Within Diversity - Goals for Professional Development Trainings](https://legacyintl.org/diversity-within-diversity-goals-for-professional-development-trainings/) - How many goals do we factor in when we consider attending professional development Workshops? Legacy’s LivingSidebySide® workshop on Relationship Building Blocks focuses on self-awareness and empathy, increasing self-confidence and trust, and providing tools to work with colleagues, students, and others. - [A Legacy of Empowerment: Promoting Choice in Egypt](https://legacyintl.org/a-legacy-of-empowerment-promoting-choice/) - In recognition of International Women's Day, today we are sharing a throwback post from 2012, featuring Mary Samir from Egypt. Mary was a participant in our North Africa Community Health Initiative. - [Empower Girls - Be the Change](https://legacyintl.org/empower-girls-be-the-change/) - Every summer, at Legacy's Global Youth Village, teenage men and women, take an honest look at gender norms and stereotypes across many cultures. The overwhelming realization is that women are vital to building strong resilient communities. Providing access to education, employment and leadership positions leads to healthier economies and helpful citizen engagement. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Respect](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-respect/) - Teachers who grew up and began teaching as members of the dominant American culture may have an idea that students should respect them simply because they are teachers, and “teachers deserve respect.” - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Inclusive School Community?](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-inclusive-school-community/) - What is the best way to create an inclusive school culture? How can a school leader promote a feeling of belonging for everyone in that school community: from the dyslexic second grader to the sole African-American in sixth grade, from the student whose parents speak Chinese at home to the divorced teacher trying to raise three children on one teacher’s salary, from the part-time worker in the cafeteria who struggles to pay his bills and has to work two jobs to do so to the elegantly dressed tutor who can afford to work part-time? Each child and adult in a school community has a different story to tell. Each one longs for connection, validation, affirmation. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: The Dilemma of Social Status](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-the-dilemma-of-social-status/) - Social status is a fraught topic for humans. We each seek some assurance that we have sufficient social power to be respected. The dilemma of social status begins early in life, but becomes acute with the onset of puberty, as children begin to see themselves as individuals separate from their parents. - [Thinking Beyond The Classroom: Teacher to Teacher Communication](https://legacyintl.org/thinking-beyond-the-classroom-teacher-to-teacher-communication/) - The latest blog post from Legacy’s education consultant and Advisory Board member on her blog: Education, From Inside and Outside - [Saying Goodbye to a Good Friend](https://legacyintl.org/saying-goodbye-to-a-good-friend/) - On Friday, May 18, 2018 we said goodbye to a long-time friend of Legacy International and the Global Youth Village: Linda Lewis Ingram, who passed away in her home surrounded by friends. - [Alumni Impact Award Winner: Dana Mekler](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-impact-award-winner-dana-mekler/) - Twice a year as part of the Professional Fellows Program the Department of State selects alumni from around the world to honor as Alumni Impact Award winners. Legacy is pleased to announce that one of the awardees this spring is Dana Mekler who participated as a fellowship host and outbound traveler Dana for the Professional Fellows Program. - [World Environment Day](https://legacyintl.org/world-environment-day/) - Last month our #EYLeaders took time out to do some amazing work with the land at Community First Village, an organization that does great work with low-income and displaced people in Austin, TX. - [TechGirls In Action](https://legacyintl.org/techgirls-in-action-2/) - Read the latests updates from TechGirls and see how they are Creating A Legacy in their communities. - [World Youth Skills Day! #WYSD](https://legacyintl.org/world-youth-skills-day-wysd/) - Today is World Youth Skills Day! #WYSD. Young people are almost three times more likely to be unemployed than adults and continuously exposed to lower quality of jobs, greater labor market inequalities, and longer and more insecure school-to-work transitions. That is why education and training are key determinants of success in the labor market. - [The Power of Youth](https://legacyintl.org/the-power-of-youth/) - "The power of youth is the common wealth for the entire world. The faces of young people are the faces of our past, our present and our future. No segment in the society can match with the power, idealism, enthusiasm and courage of the young people." - Kailash Satyarthi - [Building Social Cohesion](https://legacyintl.org/11098/) - For a second year, from July 29 – August 12, 2018, Legacy International welcomed 12 young people (ages 16-18) from the U.K. for a two-week cultural exchange program in the U.S. focused on combating divisiveness in communities and building social cohesion. - [Social Cohesion in Action](https://legacyintl.org/social-cohesion-in-action/) - Last year I was lucky enough to be selected to take part in a Social Cohesion Exchange programme between the UK and United States. The programme enabled me to learn from US community organisers and practitioners to develop a own social action project once I returned to the UK. - [Alumni Impact Award Winners](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-impact-award-winners/) - “My interaction with Zeinab was extraordinary. She became a full member of our team within one day of coming on board, and then went on to challenge and even lead us in a wide range of ways throughout her time with us. There was a real spark of mutual inspiration and learning” - [Youth Empowerment](https://legacyintl.org/youth-empowerment/) - When you think about challenges facing the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Region, young people may not be at the top of your list. - [Lessons Learned in School: Teach Without Shaming Children](https://legacyintl.org/lessons-learned-in-school-teach-without-shaming-children/) - The latest blog post from Legacy’s education consultant and Advisory Board member on her blog: Education, From Inside and Outside. Life brings great joys and challenges. Do you remember a similar incident? - [Reflections on the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program](https://legacyintl.org/reflections-on-the-saudi-young-leaders-exchange-program/) - Reflections from two U.S. Cultural Ambassadors during the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program 2018. - [A Conversation with Bobby Smith, participant in Legacy’s LivingSidebySide® training and Marlene Ginsberg, Legacy International](https://legacyintl.org/a-conversation-with-bobby-smith-participant-in-legacys-livingsidebyside-training-and-marlene-ginsberg-legacy-international/) - Having observed Bobby’s in two trainings, I asked him: How does 22 years in prison affect your personality, your decisions, your values? - [Social Justice Day 2019: Reflecting on the Work of Legacy Alumni](https://legacyintl.org/social-justice-day-2019-reflecting-on-the-work-of-legacy-alumni/) - Though the road to ending the issues facing a number of underrepresented social groups is a continuous and never-ending one, leaders like Thinzar and Kaufman have proven to us that it is very possible to make a difference in our communities, and even at a young age. - [Zero Discrimination Day: Defining Issues and Taking Action](https://legacyintl.org/zero-discrimination-day-defining-issues-and-taking-action/) - ero Discrimination Day is observed to promote equality before the law and in practice of the law - throughout all the member countries of the United Nations. Launched by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé, the first celebration of Zero Discrimination Day happened on March 1, 2014. - [Alumni Update: Kiana Graves (Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program - U.S. Cultural Ambassador)](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-update-kiana-graves-saudi-young-leaders-exchange-program-u-s-cultural-ambassador/) - I am a Youth in Development Peace Corps volunteer and I live in a small city in the south of Morocco. My experience in the Peace Corps has been rewarding and I definitely want to thank Legacy International for helping to get me here. - [Alumni Spotlight: Steven Sutherland’s “Sound of Vision”](https://legacyintl.org/alumni-spotlight-steven-sutherlands-sound-of-vision/) - Today, Legacy is recognizing Social Cohesion Program alumnus Steven Sutherland and his positive impact in the global blind and partially sighted community. - [A Legacy of Arts: Building Connections Through Music](https://legacyintl.org/a-legacy-of-arts-building-connections-through-music/) - Groups like the National Endowment for the Arts have conducted surveys and studies over multiple decades that have found a decline in arts program funding, and even arts programs’ existence in general, in schools and publicly funded organizations all over the U.S. - [Economic Empowerment](https://legacyintl.org/economic-empowerment/) - The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development defines economic empowerment as the capacity of women and men to participate in, contribute to and benefit from growth processes in ways that recognize the value of their contributions, respect their dignity, and make it possible to negotiate a fairer distribution of the benefits of growth. - [Welcoming the Fall 2019 Professional Fellows Delegation](https://legacyintl.org/welcoming-the-fall-2019-professional-fellows-delegation/) - Legacy International is very pleased to welcome the Fall 2019 PFP cohort! The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Economic Empowerment, Middle East and North Africa is a two-way exchange program for professionals ranging from 25 to 38 years of age and is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. - [Meet the #ProFellows!](https://legacyintl.org/meet-the-profellows/) - The Professional Fellows Program (PFP) for Economic Empowerment, Middle East and North Africa is a two-way exchange program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and designed to promote mutual understanding, enhance leadership and professional skills, and build lasting, sustainable partnerships between mid-level emerging leaders committed to strengthening their communities through social entrepreneurship and workforce development. - [Agricultural Youth Leadership](https://legacyintl.org/agricultural-youth-leadership/) - Kelsie (Hanlontown, Iowa) attended Global Youth Village this past summer, and was one of six students selected to be part of the Youth Leadership Program -- Turkey & USA. This U.S. Department of State initiative links young farmers who are opening the eyes of their peers to food production and careers in agriculture. - [Kavi-USA TechGirls 2019](https://legacyintl.org/kavi-usa-techgirls-2019/) - Through the TechGirls experience, I was able to expand my knowledge of fields like cybersecurity and Java game development. Outside of the classroom, TechGirls opened my eyes to STEM education in other countries. Through talking and connecting with girls from countries in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, I was able to learn about the types of STEM activities and extracurriculars offered in their communities. - [Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Award Winner - Fall 2019](https://legacyintl.org/professional-fellows-alumni-impact-award-winner-fall-2019/) - Manel Bargaoui (Legacy International Professional Fellows Program Spring 2017) is an author, teacher, mobile app manager, and pioneer advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing in Tunisia. - [TechGirls: Promoting STEM Worldwide](https://legacyintl.org/techgirls-promoting-stem-worldwide/) - Read the latest updates on what the TechGirls are working on including the TechGirls & TechWomen Clubs. - [The Global Youth Village 2020](https://legacyintl.org/the-global-youth-village-2020/) - This summer teens from more than 15 countries will gather at our camp in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. While all around us swirls messages of hopelessness, the international youth summit brings together people who care about making this planet and our communities sustainable. - [LivingSidebySide® Supports the UN Sustainable Development Goals](https://legacyintl.org/livingsidebyside-supports-the-un-sustainable-development-goals/) - Legacy International was called on to participate in the “Baseline Assessment for Disarmament in Asia and the Pacific” Common Findings Report 2019 of the United Nations. LI was contacted due to its evidence-based peace education program, LivingSidebySide® that was implemented in 10 schools in southern Kyrgyzstan. - [Global Viewpoints Forum - Creating the New Tomorrow Today](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-creating-the-new-tomorrow-today/) - Turning Isolation into Collaboration. VIRTUAL EXCHANGE SERIES: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF THE TIMES - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Maintaining Your Network Virtually](https://legacyintl.org/virtual-global-viewpoints-forum/) - Join Legacy International during our weekly virtual Global Viewpoints Forum. Every Thursday at 12PM EST, we will feature a new speaker to foster discussion and connect changemakers from around the world. Follow the link to register! - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Measuring & Evaluating Success](https://legacyintl.org/virtual-global-viewpoints-forum-week-3/) - Building a social project or business and want to grab the attention of funders and investors? Looking to hone your impact pitch? Then join us Thursday, April 16th at 12 noon EST on Zoom for “Taking the Guesswork Out of Impact Measurement” with Avery Ouellette - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Social Media for Social Good](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-social-media-for-social-good/) - Want to better promote your personal or professional image or brand? Looking to connect with like-minded changemakers around the world? Then join us this Thursday at noon on Zoom for “Social Media for Social Good: Cause Marketing and Your Brand” with digital mogul Danielle Ricks! - [Global Viewpoints Forum: The Importance of Global Health Education](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-the-importance-of-global-health-education/) - Looking to connect with like-minded community changers? Seeking inspiration in a time of global health challenges? Want to talk with a renowned expert on how to develop an organization or business that has a major impact on the world? Then join us for the next Global Viewpoints Forum, this Thursday at noon on Zoom, for an informative presentation by Dr. Harold Robles - [Global Viewpoints Forum: If Love Were the Intention of Capital... Would Care be its Purpose?](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-if-love-were-the-intention-of-capital-would-care-be-its-purpose/) - Join us Thursday, May 7th at 12pm EST for this thought-provoking talk, as Mr. Aissa Azzouzi argues that to construct a new world, we as community leaders and entrepreneurs need to deeply examine our own intentions and aims. - [Global Viewpoints Forum - Service: An Exploration](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-service-an-exploration/) - Want to live a meaningful life, to leave a positive legacy in this world, but are not sure where to start? Do you feel like something is holding you back from expressing your full potential? Then come join our Global Viewpoints Forum for Maurice Bassett’s talk, “Service: An Exploration” this Thursday at 10AM EST on Zoom (please note time change to 10AM!). - [Global Viewpoints Forum: SoliDARnos: The Art of Solidarity](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-solidarnos-the-art-of-solidarity/) - Moments of national health and security crisis can often be critical junctures: do we as community members drift apart and become divisive or do we draw together in solidarity? This Thursday, U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Poland, Ms. Joanna Pottle, will show how we can turn crises into opportunities for solidarity- through art! Ms. Pottle asserts that solidarity is a human gift we all possess and that we can express through our creativity. - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Collaboration: A Journey from Me to We](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-collaboration-a-journey-from-me-to-we/) - Feeling friction in your business and/or personal relationships, but not sure what steps to take? Looking to reach out and create new or better connections with others? Then join Legacy Friends and Alumni for the final “May Motivation” meet-up with professional coach, Ilona van der Hagen this Thursday, May 27th, 2020 at 10am on Zoom. - [ProFellows Alumna Exemplifies Compassion-Driven Innovation](https://legacyintl.org/profellows-alumna-exemplifies-compassion-driven-innovation/) - Meet Rodaina Bou Shaheen. Ms. Bou Shaheen is the Founder of Reef Catering, a social enterprise in Lebanon that provides eco-friendly catering services to socially-minded organizations, while also working to empower women from rural communities. - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Forgotten and Misunderstood: Understanding Youth Agency in Conflict Environments](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-forgotten-and-misunderstood-understanding-youth-agency-in-conflict-environments/) - Recent international news highlights that youth do not need to wait until they are older to make an impact on the world stage. If you are a youth looking to make a difference, or an adult curious about the factors influencing youth in action around the world today, then join us this Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 12 noon, EST! - [Global Viewpoints Forum: In Search of the Common Good](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-in-search-of-the-common-good/) - Even a cursory read of recent newspaper headlines reveals that America- like much of the world-is in a state of deep division over issues of justice, fairness, equality and equity. How do we achieve these outcomes while working for the common good? And furthermore, what is the common good? Whether you have attended before, or are new to the forum, we welcome everyone to join the conversation Thursday, June 18th at 12 EST on Zoom. - [Did you miss last week’s GVF? Catch up here! In Search of the Common Good: Finding Mutually Beneficial Solutions for A Deeply Divided World](https://legacyintl.org/did-you-miss-last-weeks-gvf-catch-up-here-in-search-of-the-common-good-finding-mutually-beneficial-solutions-for-a-deeply-divided-world/) - Legacy friends and Alumni gathered again this past Thursday at noon on Zoom for “In Search of the Common Good: Finding Mutually Beneficial Solutions for A Deeply Divided World” to discuss the common good: what is it and how do we achieve outcomes for issues of justice, fairness, equality and equity. - [ProFellows Alumni Building Peace in Tripoli, Lebanon](https://legacyintl.org/profellows-alumni-building-peace-in-tripoli-lebanon/) - In addition to SHiFT’s many initiatives, recent demands to combat food shortages throughout the city inspired the creation of The Social Grocery, a non-profit founded by local Tripolians in partnership with SHiFT. The Social Grocery is the very first non-profit store in Lebanon providing necessary goods such as beans, rice, soap, and sanitary napkins, among other needed goods. - [Global Viewpoints Forum: Solidarity & Service: Why We Must Unite to Win the Fight](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-solidarity-service-why-we-must-unite-to-win-the-fight/) - Whether you have attended before, or are new to the forum, we welcome everyone to join the conversation Thursday, June 25th at 12 ET on Zoom. Mr. Antoine L. Battle will lead the discussion on service and solidarity. - [Missed Last Week's Global Viewpoints Forum? Check it Out Here! Service & Solidarity: Why We Must Unite to Win the Fight](https://legacyintl.org/missed-last-weeks-global-viewpoints-forum-check-it-out-here-service-solidarity-why-we-must-unite-to-win-the-fight/) - Last Thursday at noon, Legacy alumni and friends gathered for “Service & Solidarity: Why We Must Unite to Win the Fight” led by Mr. Antoine L. Battle. - [Global Viewpoints Forum: 10 Tips to Land Your Spot on a TEDx Stage](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-10-tips-to-land-your-spot-on-a-tedx-stage/) - Have you been wanting to give a TEDx talk to increase your influence and impact, but haven’t yet been invited? The truth is that most TEDx speakers don’t get invited—they get selected through a highly competitive process. If you have an idea that matters, the TEDx stage is a fantastic platform to share your story and message with the world. It can also do milestones for your business—especially if you’re a speaker, author, coach, or consultant. - [Missed Last Week's Global Viewpoints Forum? Catch Up Here! 10 Tips to Land Your Spot on a TEDx Stage](https://legacyintl.org/missed-last-weeks-global-viewpoints-forum-catch-up-here-10-tips-to-land-your-spot-on-a-tedx-stage/) - On Thursday, July 9th friends of the Legacy community had the opportunity to hear from Saleema Vellani as she shared her "10 Tips to Land Your Spot on a TEDx Stage!" - [Global Viewpoints Forum: RECONCILIATION: What is it to be reconciled within one's self, one's community, and one's world?](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-reconciliation-what-is-it-to-be-reconciled-within-ones-self-ones-community-and-ones-world/) - In this forum, Lorraine "Dr. Rain" Warren, PhD will engage an inquiry into reconciliation as a space of being from which one discovers the work there is for them to do within themselves, their community, and the world. - [Building Leadership Skills in Algeria With Online Webinars](https://legacyintl.org/building-leadership-skills-in-algeria-with-online-webinars/) - Feeling the panic and uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, ProFellow Alumna Kamelia Hammachi saw this as an opportunity to provide beneficial resources for young adults living in her community in Algeria. - [Missed Last Week's Global Viewpoints Forum with Dr. Rain Warren? Catch Up Here!](https://legacyintl.org/missed-last-weeks-global-viewpoints-forum-with-dr-rain-warren-catch-up-here/) - Thursday, July 23rd, our Global Viewpoints Forum turned into a mini-reunion as Lorraine "Dr. Rain" Warren, Ph.D., shared her expertise on "RECONCILIATION: What is it to be reconciled within one's self, one's community, and one's world?" Many friends, family, and alumni of Legacy International gathered for Dr. Rain's wholehearted and honest interpretations of the importance of listening to better ourselves, our relationships, and our community. - [Practicing Humility, Empathy, and Interconnectedness in Global Public Health](https://legacyintl.org/practicing-humility-empathy-and-interconnectedness-in-global-public-health/) - Join us for the next VIRTUAL GLOBAL VIEWPOINTS FORUM on Thursday August 13th at 12:00PM EDT with Tommy Lee. - [Missed the Global Viewpoints Forum with Thomas Lee? Catch Up Here!](https://legacyintl.org/missed-the-global-viewpoints-forum-with-thomas-lee-catch-up-here/) - If you missed our discussion on Practicing Humility, Empathy, and Interconnectedness in Global Public Health with GYV alum Thomas Lee you can catch up here. Tommy shared some personal stories about his past and how he was met with humility, empathy and interconnections in his life and how that relates to Global Public Health and to the world we are living now during the global pandemic. - [Environmental Sustainability During COVID: Greenish](https://legacyintl.org/environmental-sustainability-during-covid-greenish/) - Greenish was co-founded by Shady Khalil, an alumnus of the 2019 Professional Fellows Program, with the intent to increase awareness of environmental sustainability and to empower and engage environmental activists around the Middle East and North Africa. Like many companies in 2020, Greenish faced many difficult decisions in the wake of COVID-19 - [Missed the Global Viewpoints Forum with Ahlem Nasraoui? Catch Up Here!](https://legacyintl.org/missed-the-global-viewpoints-forum-with-ahlem-nasraoui-catch-up-here/) - If you missed the discussion on Countering Violent Extremism by Investing in Youth as Partners - be sure to watch the recording and catch up here! - [Countering Violent Extremism by Investing in Youth as Partners](https://legacyintl.org/countering-violent-extremism-by-investing-in-youth-as-partners/) - Join us on Thursday August 27th, 2020 for the next Global Viewpoints Forum with Ahlem Nasraoui. She will be speaking about her work within the Young Leaders Entrepreneurs and sharing experiences and work tools from three projects (Unleash, Peace Lab, and Peaceathon). She will give tips on building peace in vulnerable communities while engaging youth as partners. - [Our Climate Crisis: Turning Angst into Action](https://legacyintl.org/our-climate-crisis-turning-angst-into-action/) - Feeling a little anxious about the state of the environment? You are not alone. A recent Pew Center Poll revealed that majorities in most countries surveyed find global climate change a major threat to their nation, with concerns only rising since 2013. Moreover, in 13 out of the 26 surveyed countries climate change was actually perceived as the top threat. Join us on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 12:00PM Eastern for the next Global Viewpoints Forum! - [Professional Fellows Program Alumni come Together for Beirut](https://legacyintl.org/professional-fellows-program-alumni-come-together-for-beirut/) - Professional Fellows Program alumni Mahmoud Adb Elmageed and Omar Assaf become close friends and business partners, and help to rebuild the Lebanese community after the explosion in Beirut. - [The Power and Perils of Political Engagement](https://legacyintl.org/the-power-and-perils-of-political-engagement/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 14th at 12pm EDT for the next Global Viewpoints Forum with guest speaker Zaki Barzinji! Zaki is a public affairs consultant with a passion for bridge-building and storytelling. He will be talking about both his personal experiences and the broader issue of marginalized communities engaging both in politics and with government officials to affect change while not being taken for granted or compromising on their principles. - [A Case For The Arts: What Does Music Have To Do With Important Issues Facing Our Planet And Our Societies?](https://legacyintl.org/a-case-for-the-arts/) - Music is my passion. It animates and inspires me, and I love to observe how music can make connections between people of different cultures. In my professional life I am a musician, an academic and an educator. I also serve on Legacy International’s Board of Directors because the organization’s values and mission align so clearly with my approach. - [Missed our last Global Viewpoint Forum? Catch up here: The Power and Perils of Political Engagement.](https://legacyintl.org/missed-our-last-global-viewpoint-forum-catch-up-here-the-power-and-perils-of-political-engagement/) - Zaki Barzinji is an alum of Legacy International’s Global Youth Village. A former participant in the early 2000s at the campus in Bedford, Virginia, Zaki has gone on to work as a Public Affairs consultant, and has a passion for bridge-building and engaging marginalized groups politicall - [Steering a Global Nonprofit through the COVID-19 Pandemic: How to Adapt and Lessons Learned](https://legacyintl.org/steering-a-global-nonprofit-through-the-covid-19-pandemic-how-to-adapt-and-lessons-learned/) - Join us on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at noon for the next Global Viewpoints Forum! All of us, whether community members, volunteers, leaders, business-owners or students, will inevitably face moments of stress or even crisis. In these uncertain situations, how can we make our best possible decisions? Come join the conversation this Wednesday, October 28 at - [Professional Fellows Alumni Impact Award Winner - Fall 2020](https://legacyintl.org/professional-fellows-alumni-impact-award-winner-fall-2020/) - Abdo Magdy is an alumni of Department of State's Professional Fellows Program and the honorable awardee of the 2020 Alumni Impact Award. The prestigious Professional Fellows Program Alumni Impact Award (AIA) from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs recognizes exceptional contributions made by Professional Fellows Program Alumni to their communities. - [Missed our last Global Viewpoints Forum? Catch up here! Steering a Global Nonprofit through the COVID-19 Pandemic](https://legacyintl.org/missed-our-last-global-viewpoints-forum-catch-up-here-steering-a-global-nonprofit-through-the-covid-19-pandemic/) - Erik Dyson joined us last Wednesday at our Global Viewpoints Forum to share some insight on how companies and organizations are adapting to the pandemic. - [Missed Last Week's Global Viewpoints Forum? Catch Up Here! How to Eat Nutritiously During COVID & Why it Matters](https://legacyintl.org/missed-last-weeks-global-viewpoints-forum-catch-up-here-how-to-eat-nutritiously-during-covid-why-it-matters/) - Mitra Rash joined us this week for our most recent Global Viewpoints Forum. As a Certified Nutritionist, Mitra shared a variety of tips on how to eat nutritiously during COVID and why it matters. - [LivingSidebySideⓇ: Facilitating Change Among Diverse Sectors](https://legacyintl.org/livingsidebysideⓡ/) - In our highly divided, competitive, and fast-paced society, the value of social cohesion is spoken about but has lost its emphasis in the last decade. While the world feels filled with hate, conflict, and oppressive systems being exposed more every day, there are resources available to combat these issues. - [Missed Last Week's Global Viewpoints Forum? Catch Up Here.](https://legacyintl.org/missed-last-weeks-global-viewpoints-forum-catch-up-here/) - On Wednesday, November 25th esteemed guests, Pastor Dan Harrison of the Choctaw nation and Kung Fu Grand Master Jessie Teasley of the Lakota nation led the Global Viewpoints Forum in a discussion of “Eco-Warriorism: Indigenous Wisdom”. - [Women in Political and Peacebuilding Spaces](https://legacyintl.org/women-in-political-and-peacebuilding-spaces/) - Diversity in spaces where policy, legislation, human rights and peacebuilding are being discussed is imperative in any country. Women of all races, ethnicities and backgrounds are deserving of a seat at the tables where these conversations are held. More than half of humankind is female with invaluable and unique perspectives on world and gender issues. - [“Just Snap Out of It!?”: How One Non-Profit Chose a More Constructive Response to Pandemic Stress](https://legacyintl.org/just-snap-out-of-it-how-one-non-profit-chose-a-more-constructive-response-to-pandemic-stress/) - The COVID-19 global pandemic has been challenging for so many people. Many have lost jobs, and businesses have closed, many have gotten sick and even lost loved ones. Often, families and friends kept apart have felt deeply lonely (especially during the holiday season), just aching for a hug, but also fearing getting too close. In these trying times, individuals, businesses, governments, and non-profits are showing a rarely seen broad-scale public burnout. - [World Arabic Language Day: Why We Must Preserve the Arabic Language](https://legacyintl.org/world-arabic-language-day-why-we-must-preserve-the-arabic-language/) - In honor of World Arabic Language Day, we sat down with Alaa, a Legacy Alumna and Arabic language teacher, to learn more about her experience teaching the Arabic language. She shared with us the importance of preserving this historically significant language. - [New Social Justice Technology: Know Your Reyets](https://legacyintl.org/new-social-justice-technology-know-your-reyets/) - Wa’il Ashshowwaf participated in the 2019 Professional Fellows Program as a Fellowship Host. He also travelled to Morocco in January 2020 as a delegate where he presented workshops and facilitate training sessions in addition to connecting with alumni of the program in support of their work. In this day and age, the rise of protests - [Reinventing the American Dream](https://legacyintl.org/reinventing-the-american-dream/) - Kazi Mannan introduced a new model of empathy and kindness in America when he opened his restaurant, Sakina's Halal Grill in Washington, DC. - [Create Your Theory of Change](https://legacyintl.org/create-your-theory-of-change/) - REGISTER In times of crisis and distress, both businesses and individuals need to revise their goals and adapt. Usually, the theory of change is vital for social enterprises, nevertheless, it is a very useful framework for all small and medium enterprises and it is also a great tool to use when revising our personal goals - [EmPowerUs!](https://legacyintl.org/empowerus/) - Wednesday, February 10th at 12pm EST How can we re-shape our fractured society? REGISTER EmPower Us! is a roadmap to sustainability!Our leaders have failed our TEST: Trust, Empathy, Sustainability, and Transparency are compromised, fracturing our world and challenging our humanity. EmPower Us! From Crisis to Strategic Harmony offers tools to realign humanity and create a sustainable - [SYLEP Alumni Raising Awareness Around Cancer](https://legacyintl.org/sylep-alumni-raising-awareness-around-cancer/) - In honor of World Cancer Day, we would like to share the story of one of the 2019 Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program (SYLEP) alumni, Ali Sulais. Ali is currently a psychiatry resident in Saudi Arabia, and has been passionate about raising awareness around cancer since 2017. - [Global Viewpoints Forum with Ashley Davis: Writing Your Digital Detox](https://legacyintl.org/global-viewpoints-forum-with-ashley-davis-writing-your-digital-detox/) - February 24th at 12:00-1:15pm EST REGISTER When was the last time you wrote a letter? Not a text or a tweet or a direct message with an emoji, but an actual, honest-to-goodness letter? One that you sat down to write with pen and paper, or even composed on your computer, then printed and mailed? We - [Coding for Kids](https://legacyintl.org/coding-for-kids/) - March 10 at 12:00-1:15pm EST REGISTER The Importance of Teaching Computational Thinking at an Early Stage Najla Almissalati is the founder of She Codes, a social enterprise that empowers women with the knowledge and skills to become self-reliant. E-kids and "Coding for Children" is one of She Codes' projects that aims to engage Libyan children in meaningful projects. The program introduces - [PFP Alumna Working to Empower Women and Preserve Local Heritage in Lebanon](https://legacyintl.org/pfp-alumna-working-to-empower-women-and-preserve-local-heritage-in-lebanon/) - This International Women's Day, we would like to highlight the work of Martine Zaarour. A 2019 PFP Alumna and founder of Jar Thuraya, Martine is dedicated to empowering local Lebanese women to create lasting social impact. - [Women in Leadership: Obstacles and Triumphs](https://legacyintl.org/women-in-leadership-obstacles-and-triumphs/) - With Dr. Reema Diab (TechWomen) & Lara Kasbari (TechGirls) March 24 at 12:00-1:15pm EDT REGISTER 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, - [Leading from a Position of Influence Not Power: How to Get Traction with Any Team](https://legacyintl.org/leading-from-a-position-of-influence-how-to-get-traction-starting-a-new-venture/) - REGISTER 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. - [Celebrate Earth Day with Green Sewing Co-Founder & PFP Alumna](https://legacyintl.org/celebrate-earth-day-everyday-with-pfp-alumna-co-founder-of-green-sewing/) - 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. - [A True Story About Facing Challenges](https://legacyintl.org/a-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. - [Promoting Democracy: Pathway To Peace & Development](https://legacyintl.org/promoting-democracy-pathway-to-peace-development/) - May 26 at 12:00-1:15pm REGISTER 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 - [Support Legacy Leaders: Lina](https://legacyintl.org/support-legacy-leaders-lina/) - “I have just proved to me that dreams are no longer imaginary thoughts or desires, they are GOALS!” - [SYLEP 2019 Virtual Alumni Conference: Becoming a Global Leader](https://legacyintl.org/sylep-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, ## Pages - [Home](https://legacyintl.org/) - Legacy International is an international capacity building organization specializing in peacebuilding, social entrepreneurs, leadership training, and dialogue. - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Digital Literacy– Adult Mentor Application](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-digital-literacy-adult-application/) - On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Digital Literacy Adult Mentor Application The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Digital Literacy is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). It brings together approximately 24 youth participants (ages 15-18) and adult mentors from Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and the United States for a - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Digital Literacy - Student Application](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-digital-literacy-student-application/) - On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Digital Literacy Student Application The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Digital Literacy is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). 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The program brings together approximately 18 youth participants (ages 15-18) and three adult mentors from Kosovo, the - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: EAGLE - Adult Application](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-eagle-mentor-application/) - On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Excellence in AI and Global Leadership Exchange (EAGLE) Adult Mentor Application Information The ODYLP: EAGLE program is seeking passionate professionals who are excited about using AI and innovation for social good and who enjoy working with youth! 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Engaging high school students and adult mentors from Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom and USA to: Collaborate with peers to build a - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate Adaptation & Resilience - April 2023](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-climate-adaptation-april-2023/) - On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate Adaptation & Resilience April 2023 The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (YLP): Climate Adaptation and Resilience is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), administered by Legacy International, that brings together approximately 20 youth participants (ages 15-18) and adult mentors from Malawi, Mozambique,Uganda, and the United States, together - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate U.S. Student Application](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-climate-u-s-student-application/) - The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Climate Adaptation and Resilience student application for people from Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and the United States. - [On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Cyprus Digital Literacy– Adult Mentor Application](https://legacyintl.org/odylp-digital-literacy-adult-application-copy/) - On-Demand Youth Leadership Program: Cyprus - Digital Literacy Adult Mentor Application The On-Demand Youth Leadership Program (ODYLP): Cyprus - Digital Literacy is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). 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[girls in technology](https://legacyintl.org/tag/girls-in-technology/) - [STEM](https://legacyintl.org/tag/stem/) - [technology for teens](https://legacyintl.org/tag/technology-for-teens/) - [Alum](https://legacyintl.org/tag/alum/) - [global youth village](https://legacyintl.org/tag/global-youth-village/) - [gyv](https://legacyintl.org/tag/gyv/) - [International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination](https://legacyintl.org/tag/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-racial-discrimination/) - [World Poetry Day](https://legacyintl.org/tag/world-poetry-day/) - [economic empowerment](https://legacyintl.org/tag/economic-empowerment/) - [status of women](https://legacyintl.org/tag/status-of-women/) - [UN](https://legacyintl.org/tag/un/) - [united nations](https://legacyintl.org/tag/united-nations/) - [conflict](https://legacyintl.org/tag/conflict/) - [Day of Remembrance of the Victims of the Rwanda Genocide](https://legacyintl.org/tag/day-of-remembrance-of-the-victims-of-the-rwanda-genocide/) - [dialogue](https://legacyintl.org/tag/dialogue/) - [Genocide](https://legacyintl.org/tag/genocide/) - [Global Leader](https://legacyintl.org/tag/global-leader/) - [peacebuilding](https://legacyintl.org/tag/peacebuilding/) - [Rwanda](https://legacyintl.org/tag/rwanda/) - [girls and technology](https://legacyintl.org/tag/girls-and-technology/) - [technology](https://legacyintl.org/tag/technology/) - [Policy Development](https://legacyintl.org/tag/policy-development/) - [global youth leadership](https://legacyintl.org/tag/global-youth-leadership/) - [youth voices](https://legacyintl.org/tag/youth-voices/) - [Belgium](https://legacyintl.org/tag/belgium/) - [Malta](https://legacyintl.org/tag/malta/) - [refugee](https://legacyintl.org/tag/refugee/) - [refugees](https://legacyintl.org/tag/refugees/) - [world refugee day](https://legacyintl.org/tag/world-refugee-day/) - [youth exchange program](https://legacyintl.org/tag/youth-exchange-program/) - [homestay for youth](https://legacyintl.org/tag/homestay-for-youth/) - [host families](https://legacyintl.org/tag/host-families/) - [host family](https://legacyintl.org/tag/host-family/) - [international youth in home](https://legacyintl.org/tag/international-youth-in-home/) - [MENA](https://legacyintl.org/tag/mena/) - [Roanoke Virginia](https://legacyintl.org/tag/roanoke-virginia/) - [global exchange](https://legacyintl.org/tag/global-exchange/) - [youth exchange](https://legacyintl.org/tag/youth-exchange/) - [#moreincommon](https://legacyintl.org/tag/moreincommon/) - [Anti-violence](https://legacyintl.org/tag/anti-violence/) - [community development](https://legacyintl.org/tag/community-development/) - [Fighting Hate Speech](https://legacyintl.org/tag/fighting-hate-speech/) - [Hate Speech](https://legacyintl.org/tag/hate-speech/) - [international youth exchange](https://legacyintl.org/tag/international-youth-exchange/) - [Jo Cox](https://legacyintl.org/tag/jo-cox/) - [Jo Cox Memorial Exchange Program](https://legacyintl.org/tag/jo-cox-memorial-exchange-program/) - [Social Cohesion](https://legacyintl.org/tag/social-cohesion/) - [U.S. Embassy London](https://legacyintl.org/tag/u-s-embassy-london/) - [United Kingdom](https://legacyintl.org/tag/united-kingdom/) - [#girlsinstem](https://legacyintl.org/tag/girlsinstem/) - [#girlswhocode](https://legacyintl.org/tag/girlswhocode/) - [#womeninstem](https://legacyintl.org/tag/womeninstem/) - [CEED](https://legacyintl.org/tag/ceed/) - [coding](https://legacyintl.org/tag/coding/) - [ECA](https://legacyintl.org/tag/eca/) - [Virginia Tech](https://legacyintl.org/tag/virginia-tech/) - [inclusive education](https://legacyintl.org/tag/inclusive-education/) - [LSBS](https://legacyintl.org/tag/lsbs/) - [social and emotional learning](https://legacyintl.org/tag/social-and-emotional-learning/) - [transformative trainings](https://legacyintl.org/tag/transformative-trainings/) - [deaf](https://legacyintl.org/tag/deaf/) - [disability opportunities](https://legacyintl.org/tag/disability-opportunities/) - [hard of hearing](https://legacyintl.org/tag/hard-of-hearing/) - [Nonprofit Development](https://legacyintl.org/tag/nonprofit-development/) - [sign language](https://legacyintl.org/tag/sign-language/) - [entrepreneur](https://legacyintl.org/tag/entrepreneur/) - [global entrepreneurs](https://legacyintl.org/tag/global-entrepreneurs/) - [Martin Luther King Jr](https://legacyintl.org/tag/martin-luther-king-jr/) - [MLK Day](https://legacyintl.org/tag/mlk-day/) - [cultural competency](https://legacyintl.org/tag/cultural-competency/) - [neural brain patterns](https://legacyintl.org/tag/neural-brain-patterns/) - [digital marketing](https://legacyintl.org/tag/digital-marketing/) - [entwine digital](https://legacyintl.org/tag/entwine-digital/) - [teams of excellence](https://legacyintl.org/tag/teams-of-excellence/) - [tourism](https://legacyintl.org/tag/tourism/) - [VT](https://legacyintl.org/tag/vt/) - [youth at risk](https://legacyintl.org/tag/youth-at-risk/) - [changing societal norms](https://legacyintl.org/tag/changing-societal-norms/) - [changing society](https://legacyintl.org/tag/changing-society/) - [community health](https://legacyintl.org/tag/community-health/) - [promoting change](https://legacyintl.org/tag/promoting-change/) - [reproductive rights](https://legacyintl.org/tag/reproductive-rights/) - [violence against women](https://legacyintl.org/tag/violence-against-women/) - [women in Morocco](https://legacyintl.org/tag/women-in-morocco/) - [international youth](https://legacyintl.org/tag/international-youth/) - [Exchange Programs at State](https://legacyintl.org/tag/exchange-programs-at-state/) - [environment](https://legacyintl.org/tag/environment/) - [environmental service](https://legacyintl.org/tag/environmental-service/) - [volunteer](https://legacyintl.org/tag/volunteer/) - [Girls in STEM](https://legacyintl.org/tag/girls-in-stem/) - [Tech](https://legacyintl.org/tag/tech/) - [International Exchange](https://legacyintl.org/tag/international-exchange/) - [community building](https://legacyintl.org/tag/community-building/) - [US2UK](https://legacyintl.org/tag/us2uk/) - [Legacy Alumni](https://legacyintl.org/tag/legacy-alumni/) - [Legacy International](https://legacyintl.org/tag/legacy-international/) - [Social Justice Day 2019](https://legacyintl.org/tag/social-justice-day-2019/) - [GVF](https://legacyintl.org/tag/gvf/) - [The Common Good](https://legacyintl.org/tag/the-common-good/) - [Service](https://legacyintl.org/tag/service/) - [Beirut](https://legacyintl.org/tag/beirut/) - [covid](https://legacyintl.org/tag/covid/) - [Together for Beirut](https://legacyintl.org/tag/together-for-beirut/) - [Social Justice](https://legacyintl.org/tag/social-justice/) - [Earth Day](https://legacyintl.org/tag/earth-day/) - [Sustainable](https://legacyintl.org/tag/sustainable/)