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September 20, 2024
Ten Alumni Grant Projects Making an Impact in October

Ten YES Alumni Grant projects creating lasting change this fall.

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September 18, 2024
Thai Alumni Day of Service for 9/11

Thai alumni and U.S. Embassy staff gather for 9/11 Day of Service

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September 17, 2024
Bringing Joy to Disabled Children

YES alumni volunteered at a home for children with disabilities.

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September 16, 2024
YES Alumni Grant: Skopje Creative Fest

Nikolija's festival provided an inclusive platform for 70+ young creators.

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September 14, 2024
YES Alumni Professional Development Grants: Fall 2024 Cycle

YES and YES Abroad alumni may apply for a Professional Development Grant.

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September 11, 2024
Back to School Flashback: Exchange Student Gets Student of the Year!

Amer from Bosnia and Herzegovina reflects on wining his school's student of the year award during his exchange last year!

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September 10, 2024
West Bank Alumna is Top Student in the Nation

Hala received the highest score nationwide in the literature section of the national exam.

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September 06, 2024
YES Alumni Grant: First Aid for All

Farouk’s workshop empowered 50 youth in Nigeria to save lives.

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September 03, 2024
Success in STEM

Sama explored her passion for STEM during her YES exchange year.

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September 03, 2024
Flavors of Palestine

YES alumni in the West Bank created a cookbook of Palestinian dishes.

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