Stories

July 02, 2020
How to Make Community Service Projects Inclusive

Pakistani alumni host a webinar to increase their disability and inclusivity awareness.

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June 30, 2020
Expanding Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region

YES alumna Sara Alqobbaj interviews YES alumnus Dawoud Zahran on entrepreneurship.

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June 29, 2020
"Mini" Virtual Alumni Leaders Training (VALT) in Bosnia and Herzegovina

YES Alumni organized a local VALT to improve programming.

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June 26, 2020
Spreading Awareness of COVID-19 in Nigeria

Alumni in Nigeria are spreading awareness about the coronavirus by providing masks.

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June 25, 2020
Discovery and Differences: My YES Experience

Bilong from Cameroon had a YES experience that exceeded her expectations.

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June 24, 2020
Alumni Collaborate for the Environment

Alumni collaborate across borders to take action on climate change.

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June 23, 2020
Fighting Misinformation Across Borders

YES alumnus Jehad from Libya talks about how to counter misinformation about COVID-19.

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June 22, 2020
Unconditional Love is as Close as Your Nearest Animal Shelter

After returning home, YES Alumna Marija from North Macedonia finds happiness in volunteering.

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June 18, 2020
Tanzanian YES Alumni Use Digital Trainings to Promote Community Engagement and Safety

These Tanzanian alumni didn't let coronavirus stand in the way of their projects!

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June 18, 2020
Ending Period Poverty in Liberia

Joyce from Liberia teaches girls how to make reusable sanitary pads.

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