Youssef Badawy, a #KLYES alumnus from #Kuwait, reflects on a magical Christmas experience! 🎅 #YESAlumni Read the rest of his story here: bit.ly/34tSdCL Amideast Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State CIEE High School USA U.S. Embassy Kuwait

This holiday season, American Councils’ staff share our heartfelt best wishes as a year of unprecedented challenges comes to an end. Read a message from David Patton as we look to 2021: bit.ly/3aHGpki

Marija's creative & inclusive #YESAlumni Grant Project: a series of workshops engaging various communities with disabilities using art. 🎨👩‍🎨🤲 Exchange Alumni Read her reflection on this #AccessForAll project, a success carried out despite a pandemic! bit.ly/3mRD6Jr

Saba's story is a great illustration of the collective experience of exchange students, but also how each participant's challenges & growth are unique! 🌍 Read her thoughtful reflection on her 2019-20 exchange year - link below ⬇️ #ExchangeOurWorld

From arrivals to departures to family nights on Zoom, our students & supporters found ways to share meals, build friendships, grow together, and make connections though exchange. We wish you all a safe, peaceful, and healthy 2021! #HappyNewYear #ExchangeOurWorld #hello2021

Today, on #MLKDay, we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by following in his footsteps and serving our communities. How are you giving back to your community today? Photo by Rafka Saad (Lebanon) during the 2020 Civ Ed Workshop #KLYES

YES alumna Natali is pursuing her goals as a legal advocate and is working at a refugee law clinic in Germany. "My experience in the U.S. taught me a lot about initiative. About taking the first step and creating a platform for your own goals." bit.ly/36E1WaA #YESAlumni

Nagham from #Jordan shares her current experience on the #KLYESvirtual program 💻 Read here: bit.ly/3skoyFI Amideast PAX Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State U.S. Embassy Amman

February was #BlackHistoryMonth. Did you celebrate? Alumna Amina Meric, YES '20 from #BosniaandHerzegovina, educated 16 high school students about National Freedom Day & the abolishment of slavery in the U.S. (1/2)...

(2/2)....Amina said she was inspired by the new perspectives & experiences she learned about during her YES experience. Well done, Amina! #KLYES #YESAlumni #exchangeourworld #YESAlumniBiH Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State US Embassy Sarajevo

Since 1974, American Councils has championed international education, exchange, and training as important tools to increase mutual understanding and strengthen global partnerships. Learn how these opportunities impact U.S. foreign policy via The Hill. thehill.com/opinion/intern…

Like Fatema, there is a special place in my heart for #appleciderdonuts and fall!! 🍎🍁🍂🍃

And it all started at the Civ Ed Workshop 💕

Last week #YESAlumni in #Bulgaria dedicated their virtual monthly meeting to #BlackHistoryMonth. They invited Makana Brooks ‘18, an African-American #YESAbroad alumna, to the meeting to discuss the importance and the roots of Black History Month in the United States. (1/2)...

Makana emphasized that #BHM shouldn't only be highlighted at the end of the month, but all year round! Black history is history, not only in the U.S. but globally. Learn more here: bit.ly/3t59psb #exchangourworld #KLYES Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YES Alumni Bulgaria U.S. Embassy Sofia

Heard of the multiplier effect? Well, it goes something like this: 23 #YESalumni held 13 follow-on projects after the Sept. 2020 #KLYES News Literacy Workshop, teaching 429 other people to critically analyze & fact-check news. bit.ly/3vHJitc Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Exchange Alumni

Ramadan begins soon for Muslims around the world! #Ramadan, one of Islam's holiest times of the year, is observed with fasting from sunrise to sunset, prayer, reflection, and community. Check our social media this month for stories from the #KLYES community. #KLYESRamadan

When the sun goes down during #Ramadan, Muslims around the world break their daily fast with a big Iftar (a yummy evening meal)! Just like any dinner, Iftar is served with a main dish, sides, salads, non-alcoholic drinks, desserts, and coffee or tea at the end... (1/2)

(2/2)...Here are a few #throwback photos of our #YESAlumni in #Bosnia and #Senegal sharing an Iftar. #Exchangeourworld #KLYES #YESAlumniBiH #YESAlumniSenegal #KLYESRamadan Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State YES Alumni Senegal US Embassy Sarajevo

#EidMubarak to our #KLYES family and all who celebrate around the world!