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Alumni of exchange programs have made an impact in their communities by running races to raise money for premature babies, creating clubs and centers to aid women, children, and the disabled, and by creating sustainable food production. Follow their stories below for inspiration to help you identify how you can help your community.

Photo of Andriy Maksymovych running in his Race for Children.

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Race for Children

Andriy Maksymovych runs across Ukraine to raise money for premature babies.

Photo of students from the Uganda Hidden Talents Society

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Advancing Disability Awareness

Elijah Musenyente, expanded the efforts of the Hidden Talents Society (HITS) after visiting the U.S.

Photo of a permaculture plot.

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Malawi Permaculture

From South Carolina to Malawi, sustainable crop production makes a big impact.

Photo of Gozie Udemezue

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Working for Human Rights

One person can make a difference. Gozie Udemezue of Nigeria shows us how.

Alumni Activities Around the World

Click on one of the icons below to find out what alumni around the world are doing to help their communities.

How Do I Get Involved?

  • Serve.org
  • Global Youth Service Day
  • Youth Service America
  • Kindness: New Ways We Give and Volunteer
  • Do Good Channel
  • Do Something
  • VolunteerMatch
  • United Planet
  • International Volunteer Programs Association

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