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May 17, 2019
Nguyen H.
Vietnam

How do we ensure a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future for our communities? Nguyen Hoang Viet believes that the solution is through youth engagement.

Christian Hirsig
April 16, 2019
Christian H.
Switzerland

YTILI alumnus Christian Hirsig is using his entrepreneurial skills to open doors to the IT sector for refugees in Switzerland....

March 25, 2019
Abisoye A.
Nigeria

Exchange alumna Abisoye Ajayi-Akinfolarin from Nigeria teaches girls how to code and inspires them to believe that the sky is the limit.

Adulai Barry and InnovaLab
March 21, 2019
Adulai B.
Guinea-Bissau
MWF alumnus used his exchange experience and connections to expand opportunities for young entrepreneurs and social innovators in Guinea-Bissau.
Dr. Shadi Khawandanah
February 28, 2019
Dr. Shadi K.
Saudi Arabia

Dr. Shadi Khawandanah’s participation in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) inspired him to create a youth exchange program to build unity, diversity, respect, and leadership.

Nataly Naser Al Deen and Pink Steps
February 28, 2019
Nataly N.
Lebanon

Fulbright Foreign Student alumna Nataly Naser Al Deen is leading the way towards a future without breast cancer.

Entrepreneur Stories

YALI Alum Bags Success with a Green Attitude
Exchange alumnus Nazeem Mohammad Fadiir Junggee from Mauritius has transformed the old saying, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure.”
YSEALI Alumna Empowers Disabled Community
Nguyen Minh Chau may be 3 feet 11 inches tall but she is a powerhouse for advocacy in disability rights in Vietnam and across the globe, promoting inclusion and empowering persons with disabilities.
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Mandela Washington Fellowship Alumnus Tackles Energy Challenges in Zambia
Kakoma believes that the most important investment we can make is in the education of children. Through them, change can be established and sustained for generations to come.
Rasht Valley Superstar Committed to Social Innovation in Tajikistan
Community leader and social entrepreneur are just a few words that define Firdavs Nurov.
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Saudi Alumni Engage and Network through Entrepreneurship Diwaniya
Exchange alumni in Saudi Arabia have successfully increased alumni engagement and expanded the Saudi alumni network through a series of events known as the Entrepreneurship Diwaniya.
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YALI Alumna Uses Technology to Create a Ripple Effect of Change
A year after her YALI experience, Rachel customized the concept of this incubator to Malawi's context and established mHub, Malawi’s first technology hub and incubator space for emerging young entrepreneurs.

Alumna of the Month

Michelle Ciulla L.

United States
Michelle Lipkin

Media Literacy seems to be the buzzword these days. What does it really mean? Why is it so important? Meet #ExchangeAlumni Michelle Ciulla Lipkin.

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MentorTalks: Making A Career Fit for You

“There is a journey in front of you. Whatever this journey is, don’t underestimate the value of this process,” says Kafayat “Kaffy” Oluwatoyin Shafau on the most recent episode of MentorTalks.

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