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July 10, 2020
Nigerian YES Alumni Hold a Town Hall Meeting to Discuss the Novel Coronavirus

Nigerian YES alumni held a town hall on the importance of taking the coronavirus seriously.

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July 09, 2020
Thankful for the Americans with Disabilities Act

In the U.S., Collins experienced accessibility that he doesn't have in Cameroon.

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July 08, 2020
How My Life Changed

Mercy from Kenya reflects on the impact of the YES program.

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July 07, 2020
July Alumni Spotlight: Ali Makahleh

Ali Makahleh is advancing educational services through technology in Jordan.

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July 07, 2020
My Journey to Becoming a Doctor

Bashar shares how YES led him to becoming a doctor and taking care of COVID-19 patients.

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July 06, 2020
Virtual Career Advice for Students in Kosovo

YES Alumni organize virtual webinars to give students career advice.

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July 02, 2020
How to Make Community Service Projects Inclusive

Pakistani alumni host a webinar to increase their disability and inclusivity awareness.

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June 30, 2020
Expanding Entrepreneurship in the MENA Region

YES alumna Sara Alqobbaj interviews YES alumnus Dawoud Zahran on entrepreneurship.

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June 29, 2020
"Mini" Virtual Alumni Leaders Training (VALT) in Bosnia and Herzegovina

YES Alumni organized a local VALT to improve programming.

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June 26, 2020
Spreading Awareness of COVID-19 in Nigeria

Alumni in Nigeria are spreading awareness about the coronavirus by providing masks.

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