Two girls stand behind a table lined with covered plates next to a sign that says "Baked Goods"
January 23, 2017
Georgia (US)

Inspired by her exchange experience in Morocco, Elise founded and serves as the president of the Arabic Culture club at her high school, where she shares Arabic language and culture with her classmates.

Marta Pyvorarenko, December 2016 IEA Member of the Month
January 3, 2017
Ukraine

Marta Pyvorarenko has used her Open World Leadership Program exchange experience to help her country heal in the wake of the conflict in Eastern Ukraine.

iraqi young leaders photo
November 4, 2016
Iraq

Lilav’s hard work, enthusiastic volunteerism, and success in her medical studies combine to form an inspiring role model for other young Iraqis.

October 25, 2016
Venezuela

Since returning home to Venezuela after his IVLP exchange, Juan Angel has worked tirelessly to promote disability awareness as well as design and implement workshops aimed at training human rights promoters.

Kouadjo Hilaire, Associate Professor at University of Cocody, Abidjan, standing in front of a mural
September 8, 2016
California

After his Fulbright exchange, Dr. Kouadjo Hilaire dove head-first into peace-building and promoting education in his home country of Cote d'Ivoire.

Man stands in middle of classroom surrounded by young adults sitting at desks
June 22, 2016
Colorado

Azat’s FLEX exchange experience taught him that simple, person-to-person interactions are the best way to promote mutual understanding between people of different communities.

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