Alumni Impact Award Winner: Dana Mekler

By Legacy | May 30, 2018

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. 

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.

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.