Stories

March 20, 2020
The Carnival of Love for the Maunga Orphanage Centre

Alfred from Tanzania helped host a carnival to share some love with a community orphanage.

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March 20, 2020
A Book Drive for the Students

Alumni from KL-YAAN started a book drive to collect school materials for schools in their community.

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March 19, 2020
YES Alumni Grant: Combatting Underemployment with Entrepreneurship

Alumna from Cameroon receives YES alumni grant to address underemployment in her community.

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March 19, 2020
A Different Perspective

Kinza from Pakistan becomes the first female esports player at her host school!

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March 19, 2020
Dreams Do Come True!

Muhammad from Pakistan competes in four public speaking championships and becomes a TEDx speaker!

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March 17, 2020
Speak with Confidence

YES alumnus Taha from Libya organized a workshop on public speaking for fellow peers at his university.

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March 16, 2020
Bulgarian Children Meet the U.S.

Alumnae Trayana and Yulvie lead a workshop on American culture.

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March 15, 2020
YES Alumni Grant: Educating Beyond Academics

Alumnus receives YES alumni grant to teach skills not traditionally taught in formal education in Pakistan.

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March 14, 2020
YES Appreciation Day Photo Contest

Submit your best YES and YES Abroad photos by April 15!

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March 14, 2020
My National Day!

Dhari from Kuwait talks about how he shared his country's national holiday with his host community.

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