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Since 2022, the New Vermonter Education Program has empowered more than 300 refugees from around the world with the tools they need to resettle in the United States. Learn more about our #RefugeeResettlement work at: https://ow.ly/KkJT50SybYF #Refugee #NVEP #Resettlement

At World Learning we know investing in the #CapacityStrengthening of local organizations is imperative to foster sustainable social and economic development. In a two-part series, World Learning experts discuss various approaches to capacity strengthening and explain how we are implementing these approaches with partners to help maximize impact in #LocalCommunities. In part one, hear from Munguntuya Otgonjargal, a program specialist who worked on World Learning’s Leaders Advancing Democracy program. Read more: https://ow.ly/QfEm50SxYnW #WorldLearning #CapacityBuilding #SustainableDevelopment #CommunityEmpowerment #InstitutionalStrengthening #Localization

This Spring, David Mitchell, mental health counselor and art therapist, visited Armenia through the U.S. Speaker program. Drawing from his 25 years of experience in trauma and grief therapy, Mitchell led an impactful ten-day program for local psychologists, therapists, teachers, and social workers. Learn more about the U.S. Speaker Program at: https://ow.ly/1oI650SuXNv The U.S. Speaker program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and sends experts from the United States abroad to engage and consult with key foreign audiences on a variety of technical topics. #ExchangeOurWorld #USSPeaker #MentalHealth #ArtTherapy

“To me, the greatest value of Fulbright is that it’s not supposed to be the end of the conversation. It’s supposed to be the beginning.” In 2017, Vilma Fuentes, #FulbrightSpecalist and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs at Santa Fe College, traveled to Ukraine to share insights from the U.S. community college model with Hanna Schutska, Director of Kyiv Professional College of Applied Sciences. Together, Fuentes and Shutska worked to plan new bachelor’s program, inclusive magnet programs, and industry partnerships. Watch to Hear directly from Fuentes and Schutska on how the collaboration between their two institutions has grown through #Fulbright at: https://ow.ly/FfHo50Ss6WC The Fulbright Program #FulbrightProgram #ExchangeOurWorld #CommunityCollege #TechnicalCollege

#GlobalUGRAD students from around the world get a chance to dive headfirst into American culture. This spring semester, many UGRADs took advantage of their time in the U.S. by exploring legendary landmarks and experiences. From the glitz and glamour of Hollywood to the captivating energy of Broadway productions, these students gained a deeper appreciation for the diverse threads that weave together American culture. Learn more about #UGRAD at: https://ow.ly/XOuX50SuLjT #ExchangeOurWorld #CulturalExchange #StudyAbroad

Over the past 6 months, #STEAMQuest students at World Learning Algeria’s STEAM Centers have completed rigorous training to enhance their #robotics and #coding skills. Two teams from each province have qualified for the STEAMQuest National Competition this November, where they will compete head-to-head and present their innovative projects. Learn more about World Learning Algeria at: https://ow.ly/LAck50SrSXp #STEAM #STEM #Robotics #STEMEducation

Last week, ten #IVLP participants from Indonesia wrapped up their exchange to the U.S. on crypto and digital asset regulation. During their visit, they met with private and government experts and experienced American home hospitality. Each year, the International Visitor Leadership Program brings about 4,500 visitors to the U.S. for observational study tours on a variety of topics. Learn more about IVLP at: https://ow.ly/qnLt50SqixM #ExchangeOurWorld #WorldLearning #CulturalExchange

"Unlike the written or spoken word, photographs have the ability to transcend language.” Jon Cox, #Fulbright Specialist and Associate Professor at the University of Delaware, taught refugees in Slovakia to capture their stories through photography. In these “PhotoVoice” workshops, participants responded to prompts using photos and were taught how to create digital negatives and develop cyanotype, camera-less prints. Learn more about Jon Cox and the power of digital narratives at: https://ow.ly/5Vps50Spulz The Fulbright Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and is a unique opportunity for U.S. academics and established professionals to engage in two- to six-week consultancies at host institutions across the globe. #RefugeeMonth #SupportRefugees #FulbrightSpecalist #ExchangeOurWorld Fulbright Slovakia

“Through my work, I hope to spread messages of inclusivity, self-expression, and acceptance. For me, drag is not just about entertainment; it’s a powerful tool for challenging stereotypes and promoting social change.” Meet Patruni Chidananda Sastry, a transgender activist from India who utilizes drag to advocate for the rights of LGBTQIA+ people. Sas participated in an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange on Human and Civil Rights for Marginalized Communities, and shares how their journey to #IVLP was one of passion, perseverance, and advocacy. Read more at: https://ow.ly/9xJa50Sq24u #Pride #PrideMonth #Drag #TransEquality #ExchangeOurWorld