132 Results Are Tagged With "United States"
HEARTBEAT
HEARTBEAT is a group of young Israeli and Palestinian musicians who work together to build mutual understanding and transform conflict through the power of music. Founded in 2007 by Aaron Shneyer during his Fulbright-mtvU Fellowship, HEARTBEAT is centered on the idea of music as a force of cultural change.
Standing Up for New Zealand’s Marginalized Communities
As a participant in the 2011 Community Activism and Minority Rights International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Reverend Uesifili Unasa of New Zealand was invited to stand on the exact spot at the Lincoln Memorial where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous 1963 ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
Building India’s Environmental Awareness
Pursuing her passion for nature, Dr. Shubhalaxmi participated in two U.S. Department of State exchange programs.
Shaping the Future of Education in Azerbaijan
Sevinj Mammadova, an alumna of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) and Edward S. Muskie Fellowship Program (Muskie) from Azerbaijan, is the February International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month.
Human Rights Clubs in Rwanda (Youth Leadership Program)
After returning home from her exchange program on human rights in the United States, Sharon worked with 21 other Rwandan exchange alumni students and educators to launch high school human rights clubs throughout Rwanda.
Increasing Mutual Understanding Between Morocco and America
Samira Idelcadi, a Moroccan alumna of the 2006 Professional Fellows Program, is the January International Exchange Alumni Member of the Month.
The Spirit of Volunteerism in Zambia
During his time in the United States as a participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program, Mark Chilongu of Lusaka, Zambia was struck by the way in which Americans shared their time and resources to care for the poor.
A Progressive Teacher for Uzbekistan
Feruza Masharipova shares the knowledge, skills, and experience she has gained from her exchange programs with teachers and students in Uzbekistan.
Volunteerism in Latin America
Nathaly's leadership mobilizes her peers to tackle Latin America’s most pressing issues.
The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova
The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova