October 22, 2013
Kuwait

In a country with few institutions dedicated to serving the needs of the disabled community, Nora Al-Othman’s organization is a deeply-appreciated rarity.

Photo of Grace Kiraguri.
September 25, 2013
Kenya

In her endeavors to launch her own sports marketing firm, Grace Kiraguri of Nairobi, Kenya faced challenges that led her to discover important life lessons.

Grace hitting a drive down the off-side during a cricket training.
September 10, 2013
Zimbabwe

Grace Chirumanzu, a wife, mother of two, and sports journalist from Zimbabwe, grew up loving sports—playing volleyball, cricket, and soccer while in high school.

Wanderson Jackson
September 3, 2013
Brazil

In a remote community in Brazil’s northern region of Roraima, Wanderson Jackson is a dynamic and respected leader uniquely positioned to inspire youth in his community.

Photo of YES participant
August 23, 2013
Yemen

When Reham Al-Eryani applied to the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study program she was motivated by a desire to experience American culture first-hand.

Dr. Vijay
August 13, 2013
India

Dr. Chariar has developed a low cost waterless toilet—a massively innovative solution to India’s massive sanitation problem.

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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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Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Innovators in Kyrgyzstan

AN IVLP alumni recruited a team of industry professionals to create the “Akylzhan Women Creative Lab Girls STEM Camp,” an Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF) project empowering the next generation of female leaders.

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