Stories

April 09, 2020
My Journey: My Experiences

Laiba from Pakistan underwent a journey of self-development during her exchange year.

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April 09, 2020
YES Alumni Grant: Restoring Hope for Education – Bopolu Edition

Liberian alumnus receives YES Alumni Grant to conduct the second edition of his project, “Restoring the Educational Hope.”

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April 08, 2020
Making the Most of Everything

Syafira from Indonesia is filling her time helping her host family and community.

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April 07, 2020
YES Alumni Create Covid-19 Prevention Video

The YES alumni in Gaza made a video on steps to prevent spread of Covid-19.

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April 07, 2020
Longing for Closure

Feriel Terras wishes her host community farewell after an abrupt halt due to Covid-19.

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April 06, 2020
North Macedonia Alumni Reunion

City Representative Marija Arsovska organizes a 2019 alumni reunion.

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April 03, 2020
March Student of the Month

Sana from Saudi Arabia is the YES Student of the Month!

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April 03, 2020
Creating a Club to Bring Charity to the Community

Ibrahim helped create the Charity Club at his high school and they completed their first project together.

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April 02, 2020
Throwback to a Wondrous Journey!

Taha from Pakistan shares her experience of being a cultural ambassador in the U.S.

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March 31, 2020
We are Neighbors even when Apart

Leith's host mother interviewed him for an article at a local news publication.

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