Posts Tagged ‘Professional Fellows Program’
Celebrate 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 MoreProfessional 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.
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 MoreAlumni 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.
Read MoreTeaching 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.
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 MoreProfessional Fellows Program: Asma Ben Aîcha
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.
Read MoreAlumni 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 Read More »
Read MoreIntuition 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.
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