May 25, 2018
Côte d'Ivoire

Sefora Marcelle Kodjo-Kouassi has an impressive career: president of a non-profit, researcher, and spokesperson.  She hasn’t just built a career for herself though; her life’s work is all about bringing other women up with her. 

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March 30, 2018
Morocco

Hicham El Hadad inspires Moroccan youth to become change-makers and leaders in their communities by promoting peace building and conflict resolution.

Woman standing in front of a small group of boys holding a basketball
February 16, 2018
Pakistan

Sana Mahmud is a team captain, role model, and leader for girls and youth in Pakistan. Her exchange experiences gave her the opportunity to pursue her passion for using sports to foster social change and empowerment.

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January 17, 2018
Pennsylvania

An award-winning digital media producer and educator, André Beckett remains a committed advocate for the international exchange programs that changed his life.

December 19, 2017
Malaysia

New Shu Shern mobilizes digital influencers to fight human trafficking and turns YSEALI ideas into action in Malaysia.

November 15, 2017
Belarus

Yuri Kolesnik innovatively contributes to workforce development and sparks entrepreneurship in Belarus

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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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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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