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2017 Civic Education Workshop Social Media Specialists

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From February 26 - March 4, 2017, 100 YES students will participate in the Civic Education Workshop in Washington, DC. Throughout the week, students will visit the U.S. Department of State and take part in seminars on the U.S. federal and state government systems, and they will also hear from representatives of civic organizations and the media. They will also have the opportunity to visit Capitol Hill and meet with their host states’ Senators and House Representatives, as well as their staffs.

Six out of the 100 participants have been selected as Social Media Specialists and will share their experiences and the impact of the workshop live and in real time on Facebook and Twitter. Follow the action for minute-by-minute updates and an insider’s take on Twitter via @yesprogramnews and #CivEdWeek. Also, make sure you like the workshop’s Facebook page to see more Social Media Specialists’ posts throughout the week: Facebook.com/CivicEducationWorkshop.

MEET THE SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALISTS:

Aji Priatmojo

(Indonesia / hosted by AFS in Oregon / @A_Priatmojo)

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Aji’s goals for the Civic Education Workshop are to “learn about how the U.S. government works to organize the country.” During his YES year, Aji has been involved with new activities at school, like being on the basketball team and in the band. He shared that he has “a wonderful family and really great host mother who always encourages [him]” and has even changed his whole life. Following his YES year, Aji hopes to spread awareness about the importance of diversity.






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Anniyah Guinar

(Philippines / hosted by AFS in Wisconsin / @iyiyiyan)

Anniyah Guinar

During Civic Education Week, Anniyah is “looking forward to learning more about government, democracy, and leadership and to share what I have learned with others.” For the past few months, she has been active in her host schools’ KEY Club, International Friendship Club, and Theater Club. She brings her acting talents to her host community by volunteering at a children’s theater in Wauwatosa, WI. Her biggest accomplishment this year has been, “being an effective ambassador for my home country.” After her YES year, Anniyah’s ultimate goal is to convert the ideas she has learned into actions in the Philippines.




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Godwill Ofori-Atuahene

(Ghana / hosted by World Link in Colorado / @Godwillao)

Godwill Ofori Atuahene

By the end of the Civic Education Workshop, Godwill hopes to have learned “how to interact with new people and improve my leadership skills.” Throughout his exchange year, Godwill has put himself out of his comfort zone by trying many new activities, such as learning how to play basketball and how to swim. One of Godwill’s post-program goals it to positively impact those around him through conducting successful alumni activities in his community. 



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Maryse Abi Haidar

(Lebanon / hosted by AFS in Wisconsin / @Maryseah00)

Maryse Abi Haidar

Maryse, who was YES Student of the Month in November 2016, would like to be “a good leader in my [home] community in the future and have a positive impact on other people.” Therefore, during Civic Education Week, she hopes to gain new leadership skills that will assist her in achieving her future goal of changing lives and her Lebanese community for the better! As is indicated by her success on program – she has already volunteered more than 260 hours in her community, started an Arabic club at her high school, and given more than 60 presentations on Lebanon – Maryse is well on her way to becoming a great leader.   

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Rada Lazarova

(Bulgaria / hosted by PAX in Wisconsin / @RadaRadoka)

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Rada believes that “the Civic Education Workshop will provide [her] with an amazing opportunity to explore how the American government works and how to be a great leader.” Since she was a child, she has always wanted to see others be happy. Seeing all of the different perspectives and people that she has met in the U.S. has helped her to form her future goal – making a better world for everybody. 




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Arisha Issa

(Pakistan / hosted by FLAG in New Mexico / @arisha.issa)

Arisha Issa

Arisha hopes “to learn leadership qualities and a new perspective towards the world” during Civic Education Week. Since arriving in Rio Rancho, NM, Arisha has had many achievements, however giving presentations about her home country, Pakistan, have been the greatest. Additionally, she has been highly involved in her school’s drama club and food club. Her future goals are “to bring positive social and economic change to my country, Pakistan.” 


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