Posts Tagged ‘cultural exchange’
Reflections on the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program
Reflections from two U.S. Cultural Ambassadors during the Saudi Young Leaders Exchange Program 2018.
Read MoreYouth 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.
Read MoreAlumni 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”
Read MoreBuilding Social Cohesion
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.
Read MoreParticipation 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.
Read MoreCultural 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.
Read MoreSupport Legacy Leaders: Navruzbek
“There is no bad nationality, there are only people with negative character traits.”
Read MoreSupport Legacy Leaders: Lina
“I have just proved to me that dreams are no longer imaginary thoughts or desires, they are GOALS!”
Read MoreSupport 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.”
Read MoreAlumni 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.
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