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December 15, 2019
International Volunteer Day

Nandhika from India has been volunteering since she arrived in her host community.

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December 15, 2019
My Disability is My Ability

Effah is working to address disability rights issues in Malaysia.

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December 14, 2019
Quardu-Gboni Peace and Reconciliation Initiative

Alumni grant project promotes the importance of civic engagement and peacebuilding.

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December 14, 2019
Kuwaiti Alumni Help to Overcome Barriers

Six YES alumni volunteered at the “Overcoming Barriers Towards Sustainable Development” event held at the United Nations House.

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December 12, 2019
Spoken Word Contest Builds Student Confidence

Alumni from Liberia organized a project to boost students' public speaking skills.

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December 10, 2019
Halfway through YES

Imen from Tunisia talks about the halfway mark in her exchange year.

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December 09, 2019
Beyond YES Summit - Africa Workshop for YES Alumni

Apply now for the Beyond YES Summit - Africa Workshop!

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December 09, 2019
December Students of the Month

For December we have a Student of the Month and an Honorable Mention!

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December 09, 2019
Inspired by International Education Week

Merima from Bosnia and Herzegovina shares why she loves IEW

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December 07, 2019
YES Alumni Volunteer at AlRahmeh Animal Shelter

11 YES alumni in Jordan volunteered at the AlRahmeh Animal Shelter.

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