Our alumni came together after months of virtually building leadership skills and community-centered projects. We’re proud to have watched them grow in their design-thinking sessions and project pitches that exemplify diplomacy and innovation. stevensinitiative.org/alumni…@ECAatState
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We’re proud to have hosted a #Freedom250 event and to honor the legacy of Ambassador Stevens and celebrate our alumni with @ECAatState. Participants and Mentors networked and showcased the power of #VirtualExchange in advancing U.S.-MENA partnerships. stevensinitiative.org/alumni…
Yesterday, we kicked off our Alumni Academy workshop in Morocco, where alumni are gathering to meet local leaders, engage with international peers, and engineer solutions to global issues. Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/alumni…#VirtualExchange@ECAatState
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Help us celebrate our 2026 cohort of the Alumni Academy! They’ve been busy leveling up skills developed during their #VirtualExchange and thinking innovatively about how to take action in their communities across the U.S. and MENA. Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/alumni…@ECAatState
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Meet 33 leaders from across the United States and the Middle East and North Africa"
Calling all #VirtualExchange alumni aged 18-28! The Alumni Fellowship Academy is a yearlong program for emerging leaders in the U.S. and across the MENA region. Gain training, mentorship, and the opportunity to implement a community project. stevensinitiative.org/alumni…@ECAatState
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After a year of building leadership skills and friendships through the Alumni Fellowship, our Fellows came together last week in DC to shape bold ideas for community impact — reflecting America’s leadership in empowering global changemakers. Here’s to what’s next. @ECAatState
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Connection. Exploration. Opportunity. These are just a few of the words our alumni used to describe virtual exchange. In celebration of #ExchangeDay yesterday, we thank those who make it possible and encourage others to join the global movement: stevensinitiative.org/ways-t…
We’ve awarded 152 grants in 10 years to grow #virtualexchange worldwide. See how these projects shaped a global community and where we’re headed next: stevensinitiative.org/steven…
Stevens Initiative Alumni: Don’t miss the chance to share your voice with us by completing our annual alumni survey by July 9! Let us know what you’d like to see from the alumni network and catch us up on what you’ve been up to since your #virtualexchange. forms.gle/47NBgKt6oxaGynk58
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Have you been part of our journey? As we celebrate a decade of impact, tell us what the past 10 years mean to you. Video, art, writing, data: we welcome it all. Submit your pitch by tomorrow: stevensinitiative.org/breako…
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Beija, Gabriel, and Mia = young leaders, big impact.
They’re youth delegates to the Rising Generations Summit—
📚 Beija: shaping education policy
🧠 Gabriel: championing inclusion
🫶 Mia: building power in community
What are you leading on? Tag us share your story.
This #TeacherAppreciationWeek, we’re celebrating Jodi & Yleana —two teachers using virtual exchange to transform learning and connect students.
👉 Read their stories in our 2024 Year in Review: stevensinitiative.org/2024-y…
Teachers: Want a low-stress way to bring global learning to your students? Explore how to bring the world to your classroom through #VirtualExchange opportunities built for you.
Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/ways-t…
📢 #VirtualExchange alumni and providers: Has a teacher made a difference in bringing global education to your community? Thank them in a post and tag us so we can help celebrate during #TeacherAppreciationWeek!
📢 Stevens Initiative alumni: Build your skills with free Localized events this May.
➡️ Remote work badge (ETS)
➡️ Solar finance – May 7
➡️ Hospitality → Consulting – May 15
➡️ Emotional intelligence – May 28
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