Molly at Councils

YES Program Officer at American Councils for International Education @AC_Global #KLYES 🌎🌍🌏 working to #ExchangeOurWorld @yesprogramnews

[Molly at Councils @Molly_atAC]

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

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

Happy #Eid al-Fitr from the #KLYES family! Eid, Festival of Breaking the Fast, marks the end of Ramadan for millions of Muslims around the world. In many countries, it's a time for eating delicious meals with family and friends, and donating to charity. Share how you celebrate!

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

(2/2)...Here are a few #throwback photos of our #YESAlumni in #Bosnia and #Senegal sharing an Iftar. #Exchangeourworld #KLYES #YESAlumniBiH #YESAlumniSenegal #KLYESRamadan @ECAatState @YESAlumniSN @USEmbassySJJ

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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)

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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. https://t.co/vrSs2huXsp
@ECAatState @exchangealumni

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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: https://t.co/EgaTjgVBga #exchangourworld #KLYES @ECAatState @YESalumniBG @USEmbassySofia

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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)...

[American Councils for International Education @AC_Global]

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 @TheHill.
https://t.co/QHYPGNkUcq

[Molly at Councils @Molly_atAC]

And it all started at the @CivEdWorkshop 💕

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Mohamed and Nesrine, two #YESAlumni from Tunisia, had the opportunity to give Mohamed, a fellow Libyan #KLYES alumnus, a tour of Tunis!

Read the story here: https://t.co/shc87HmzdB

@AMIDEASThq @ECAatState @usembassytunis

[Molly at Councils @Molly_atAC]

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

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

With winter ❄️ slowly coming to an end as spring 🌸 starts to approach, what is your favorite season? Fatema, one of our #YESAlumni from #Bahrain shares her memories of fall 🍁 Read here: https://t.co/vY6kODJpfn

@AMIDEASThq @cieehsusa @ECAatState @USEmbassyManama

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

(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
@ECAatState @USEmbassySJJ

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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)...

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Nagham from #Jordan shares her current experience on the #KLYESvirtual program 💻
Read here: https://t.co/E78GaxLyXO

@AMIDEASThq @PAXprograms @ECAatState @USEmbassyJordan

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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." https://t.co/S9Yt2rdYQE

#YESAlumni

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

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 @CivEdWorkshop #KLYES

[Intl Student Support @acie_exchange]

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

[Molly at Councils @Molly_atAC]

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

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

#KLYES taught Saba from #WestBank about limitless potential! #YESAlumni

Read the rest of her story here: https://t.co/oJLBViNi5I

@AMIDEASThq @ECAatState @AFSUSA @USPalAffairs

[Molly at Councils @Molly_atAC]

Marija's creative & inclusive #YESAlumni Grant Project: a series of workshops engaging various communities with disabilities using art. 🎨👩‍🎨🤲 @exchangealumni

Read her reflection on this #AccessForAll project, a success carried out despite a pandemic! https://t.co/9MaRfVApss

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Marija from #NorthMacedonia aims to see an #allinclusive future. With a #YESAlumni Grant, she designed an art program for young PWDs. https://t.co/T5mXiLxIhV

Want to make your community more inclusive? The 2021 YES Alumni Grant application is now open! https://t.co/A5hx978W0P

[American Councils for International Education @AC_Global]

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 @DavidPattonAC as we look to 2021: https://t.co/rWAUx6vpAR

[Kennedy-Lugar YES @yesprogramnews]

Youssef Badawy, a #KLYES alumnus from #Kuwait, reflects on a magical Christmas experience! 🎅 #YESAlumni

Read the rest of his story here: https://t.co/u4nNXNjauy

@AMIDEASThq @ECAatState @cieehsusa @USEmbassyQ8