Stories

January 16, 2020
Stepping Out of My Comfort Zone

Nida from Pakistan has won gold medals in wrestling and made an impact back home!

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January 14, 2020
A Sustainable Christmas in Gaza

The YES alumni in Gaza made Christmas ornaments out of recycled materials to raise awareness about sustainability.

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January 13, 2020
Doing Something Different for the Holidays

Alumni in Senegal held a clothing drive for a local prison.

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January 11, 2020
Thank You to My Host Family!

Mishal from Pakistan gives thanks to her amazing host family!

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January 09, 2020
Sustaining Women’s Hygiene with Reusable Pads in Nigeria

Alumni in Nigeria taught women in their community how to create reusable sanitary pads.

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January 09, 2020
First Christmas in the U.S.

Munazza from Pakistan shares her exciting first Christmas experience in the U.S.

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January 09, 2020
How the YES Program Changed My Life

Sereen shares her favorite YES moments so far and her resolution for 2020.

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January 08, 2020
American Celebrations

Abdul from Ghana shares how holiday preparations inspired family togetherness.

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January 07, 2020
Christmas Lights in Chicago

Rafka from Lebanon talks about her Christmas experience in the United States.

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January 06, 2020
Recreating Thanksgiving in Kosovo

Alumni in Kosovo gathered to share a beloved U.S. holiday

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