6 days ago10 years and beyond: How an English language teaching certificate continues to inspire and connectAn alumna shares her story of how the certificate has impacted her career. The Professional Certificate in English Language Teaching (PCELT), an annual 120-hour professional development certificate for current and aspiring English language teachers in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. The…5 min read5 min read
Mar 8World Learning changemakers embody the spirit of International Women’s DayThis International Women’s Day, World Learning is spotlighting several program participants who are forging new careers, elevating research, furthering social justice, and inspiring new teaching methods. Through their dedicated efforts, they embody the spirit of International Women’s Day and its focus on the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of…Womens Day3 min readWomens Day3 min read
Mar 2With virtual exchange, young people are changing the worldWorld Learning’s CEO Carol Jenkins and Christine Shiau, executive director of the Stevens Initiative at the Aspen Institute, co-authored an op-ed on the value of virtual exchange programs. For many young people, these digital exchanges can offer a door to a new global awareness and a range of skill-building. This…Virtual Exchange4 min readVirtual Exchange4 min read
Feb 23World Learning staff tap into a range of resources to celebrate Black History MonthBlack History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and is known to be a time for recognizing and honoring their central role in U.S. history. This February, we asked World Learning staff how they celebrate the occasion and keep the lessons of the month alive throughout…3 min read3 min read
Feb 15The Experiment launches a global career that connects World Learning’s IVLP to HBCUsDr. Lenneal Henderson, a professor at Virginia State University, has traveled the world throughout his career. He says it is “all part of The Experiment’s basket of blessings.” Dr. Lenneal Henderson knows exactly when his life changed forever. It was the day after he graduated from Lowell High School in…Study Abroad8 min readStudy Abroad8 min read
Jan 31Youth Ambassadors Alumni Summit celebrates 20 years of exchange opportunities for youthWorld Learning hosted the Youth Ambassadors Alumni Summit last week to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Youth Ambassadors Program. A total of 75 alumni representing more than 20 countries attended the summit held in Washington, DC. Lee Satterfield, assistant secretary of state for the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau…3 min read3 min read
Jan 19Emerging leaders learn the art of community and resilience through the Leadership Development FellowshipIn November 2022, participants of the Leadership Development Fellowship (LDF) gathered in Washington, DC, and Tunisia for parallel receptions that celebrated their ongoing journey in civic engagement and social entrepreneurship across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Formerly known as the Leaders for Democracy Fellows Program, LDF is…5 min read5 min read
Dec 27, 2022A Year in Review: Solutions that helped us build forward, stronger togetherWhile 2022 provided a return to normalcy on some fronts, it was not a year without challenges. Conflict, economic uncertainty, and extremism served as stark reminders that global societies foster complex issues. But these reminders also served to reaffirm our dedication — and the dedication of our participants — to…Exchange Program5 min readExchange Program5 min read
Dec 20, 2022Sen. Patrick Leahy recognizes World Learning’s global impact in statement to US SenateOn December 13, Sen. Leahy submitted a floor statement to the U.S. Senate in recognition of World Learning’s 90th anniversary. …Senate4 min readSenate4 min read
Dec 7, 2022From Kenya and Panama to the United States: How two Global UGRAD students formed a fast friendshipOne is a law student from Kenya, the other is an aspiring educator from Panama. Yet when they both arrived at Keuka College in New York as part of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in fall 2022, Samuel Njenga and Elian González Lara became fast friends. Sponsored by…5 min read5 min read
