Stories

June 18, 2020
Voyaj - Cultural Exchange for YES Alumni!

Apply to be part of the first group on this exciting new platform!

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June 17, 2020
Alumna Helps Protect her Community

Gloria from Mozambique started a social venture to provide face masks for her community.

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June 16, 2020
June YES Student of the Month

Congratulations to Jimmy from Nigeria for being the June student of the month!

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June 16, 2020
Building Bridges with Simple Actions

Lucia from Lebanon shares some highlights from her exchange year.

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June 15, 2020
YES Alumni Host Friendly Debate on Globalism vs. Nationalism

YES alumni from Senegal and Morocco host a debate via Zoom.

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June 12, 2020
Update on YES 2020-21

The Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' statement on PY2020-21.

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June 12, 2020
Impacting Youth in Tanzania—One Project at a Time

In Tanzania, Wilbert has carried out many projects on education and youth empowerment.

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June 11, 2020
Farewell to the Home I Built for Only Nine Months

Nabiha writes about the amazing memories she made while on program.

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June 10, 2020
YES Program Solidarity

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June 10, 2020
The World is One Family

Vashita from India shares best practices on being a cultural ambassador.

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