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Results are Tagged with "Volunteerism"

FLEX Student of the Month – February 2015

Anastasiya's positive attitude, passion for volunteering, 4.0 GPA, and involvement in many clubs earns her the Future Leader Exchange program student of the month honor.

FLEX Student of the Month – January 2015

In addition to being a stellar student and volunteer, Dana from Kazakhstan has shown her commitment to sharing her culture by giving 20 presentations since her arrival.

FLEX Student of the Month – December 2014

Liza, a Future Leaders Exchange student from Russia, has clocked an impressive 100 hours of community service during her three and a half months in her host community along with participating in many clubs and activities.

FLEX Student of the Month – November 2014

Georgian exchange student Geno plays in the Jazz Band, on the varsity soccer team, and volunteers in his Fort Worth, Texas host community, while teaching his classmates about his home country and culture.

FLEX Student of the Month – October 2014

In addition to joining six clubs since the start of the school year, Kamila has volunteered over 50 hours in her host community, calling helping people the "main goal" in her life.

FLEX Student of the Month – September 2014

Elizaveta, a high school student from Russia, excels in her studies and participates in Student Government, volunteering, and theater.

Exchange Examines the Culture of Service in the United States

State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs sponsored a multi-regional project through its International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to examine the impact of volunteerism on the volunteers themselves and the communities they serve.

FLEX Student of the Month – May 2014

Zhyldyz Omursakova, a World Learning FLEX student from Kyrgyzstan, volunteered over 120 hours of community service this year and regularly volunteered at the Liberty Senior Care Facility, spending time with the elderly residents and organizing fun events such as a Mardi Gras party.

FLEX Student of the Month – April 2014

Vera Kalinina, a States’ 4-H FLEX student from Russia, made a major impact on her host community and the state of Oregon through her informative presentations about Russian civil society and culture and volunteer activities.

OneBeat, YALI Alumnus "Gets Loud" About Social Justice

OneBeat and Mandela Washington Fellowship alumnus Alain Chirwisa of the DRC makes socially conscious music and art, focusing on social justice and women's issues.

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