Professional Fellows Program - Legacy International

Celebrate Earth Day with Green Sewing Co-Founder & PFP Alumna

By Legacy | April 21, 2021

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.

Professional Fellows Program Alumni come Together for Beirut

By Legacy | September 28, 2020

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.

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.

“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”

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.

Participation of Youth in Public Life and Decision Making in Tunisia

By Legacy | October 20, 2017

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.

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.

Alumni Impact Award Winner: Ines Amri

By Legacy | May 31, 2017

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 »

Intuition Matters: What The Oscar Mix Up Can Show Us About Leadership.

By Legacy | March 1, 2017

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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