1. Lessons Learned from Teaching English to Mothers of Visually-Impaired Children

   When Marquita Green accepted the fellowship for the English Language Fellow Program in Morocco, she never imagined she would have the opportunity to work with such a dedicated group of teachers and staff. Through the program, Marquita has worked at an American Language Center in Marrakech, teaching English to the mothers of blind or visually impaired children, so the mothers are able to read to their kids and help them learn.

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   Australians Will and Gareth See Firsthand the Diverse Viewpoints of America

   Taking a closer look at politics and new media in the United States

3. AWEsome American Spaces Programming Empowers Filipina Women

   [Manila, June 2022] When American Center Director Mylyn Garcia wakes up each day in Manila, her mission is clear: to connect Filipinos to American culture and create greater engagement with the United States through English training, educational exchange, and cultural programming. In 2020, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ American Spaces opened a new frontier, promoting women’s empowerment with the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs – or AWE.

4. Basketball and Bilingualism Make for an All Star Exchange

   When Marcos Henrique arrived to the U.S. for the Brazil Basketball All Star Sports Visitor Program, he hit the ground running.

5. Learning about Southern Culture in New Orleans

   Global UGRAD Learns about Southern Culture in New Orleans

6. My Extended Minnesota Family

   Fahmida Zaman sometimes missed her family in Bangladesh during her Global Undergraduate Exchange Program experience. She spent the better part of 2012 at St. Catherine University in Minnesota, well removed from her home. But, she is thankful for the connections she made with professors, her “friendship family,” American and international students, and one very memorable meeting with another Bangladeshi.

7. Teaching Others to Reach for the Stars

   The outreach abroad program sought not only to engage optical scientists and engineers, but to also make a lasting impact on local high school students.

8. Musaab Fadol Mohamed Hassouna

   First Name

   Musaab Fadol Mohamed

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   Content created by Virtual Intern Nora Moest

   Musaab Fadol Mohamed Hassouna is a Sudanese filmmaker, director, photographer, humanitarian worker, and founder of the Film-Making for Children Initiative. Through his organization, he empowers children and nurtures their ability to tell their stories through film. Musaab's participation in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in 2017 furthered his passion and inspired him to expand his work.

   Masaab's accomplishments include working as a TV presenter and reporter for major platforms such as Al Jazeera Children's Channel and BBC Beirut. He worked with UNESCO and other organizations and used his videography and photography skills to highlight specific issues with the goal of protecting children’s rights.

   Musaab Fadol Mohamed Hassouna uses visual media and storytelling to create a safer world for children.

   Home Country

   Sudan

   Last name

   Hassouna

9. Freedom's Boombox ~ American Music Abroad Tour to Uganda and Madagascar

   

   Freedom's Boombox is an acapella group touring Uganda and Madagascar as not only musical performers, but also cultural ambassadors through the American Music Abroad program.

10. Flying High at Community College

    “For me, having a friendship family has been the best way to learn about American English and United States culture and history."

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