Global Change, Local Solutions by Levi, ODYLP Uganda Alum

By Legacy | November 15, 2024

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…

Youth Empowerment

By Legacy | November 23, 2018

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.

Alumni Impact Award Winners

By Legacy | November 6, 2018

“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” 

Building Social Cohesion

By Legacy | September 14, 2018

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.

Cultural Exchange Can Happen Anywhere

By Legacy | July 21, 2017

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.

Support Legacy Leaders: Jessel

By Legacy | November 18, 2016

“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.”