Stories

May 18, 2019
Taking on the #TrashTag Challenge

YES alumni the West Bank clean up a local park for the #TrashTag Challenge.

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May 17, 2019
Watoto Wetu, Our Children

One YES alumna organized a project during the Easter holiday to visit youth at the Watoto Wetu Tanzania children's home to celebrate the holiday.

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May 16, 2019
Saving Mother Nature

GYSD in Suriname was a big success!

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May 13, 2019
Helping a Home for Individuals with Disabilities

Alumnus raises funds and community spirit with a color run.

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May 12, 2019
Guiding the Next Generation of Alumni

Ali from Jordan discusses mentoring students and representing YES during #CivEdWeek.

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May 11, 2019
A Safe Space for Young Women

Leah opens a resource center where young women can freely express themselves in Kenya

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May 10, 2019
My Super Hero Host Family

Nafisa shares about her Civic Education experience and reuniting with her super hero host family.

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May 09, 2019
iCARE About You

YES alumni in Cameron organized a GYSD project to visit kids at HOTPEC orphanage.

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May 08, 2019
Why #HostforAmerica Matters to Me

Jinn from Malaysia reflects how host families made the U.S. a home

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May 07, 2019
Remembering and Honoring Senator Lugar

The YES community reflects on Senator Lugar's legacy.

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