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Welcome Message from Carol Jenkins, CEOWorld Learning believes that the best hope for peace, justice, and sustainability lies in bringing people together. Through cultural immersion, experiential learning, and information sharing, our programs equip others to collaboratively address the most pressing issues of our time.
Throughout my years at World Learning, I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet with many of our participants, partners, and alumni—a global network of learners. Our programs help them understand other cultures, master new skills, and cultivate networks. Our teaching and training methodologies empower them to find locally relevant, sustainable, and implementable solutions. Our approaches emphasize flexibility and adaptability that help them tackle real-world problems. They, in turn, make extraordinary changes in their lives and communities.
Please join us—and those we work with and serve around the world—in our pursuit to create a brighter and better future for all.
Carol Jenkins | CEO, World Learning
Jack Benson | Chair, Board of Trustees - Get Involved
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STORY
This Atlanta Teen Started His Own International Charity.
Now He Wants to Inspire Other Young People to Take Action.
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How a Group of Mexican Teens Reduced Their Community’s School Drop-Out Rate
Following their international exchange with Jóvenes En Acción, five students from Tecnológico de Monterrey from Morelia, Michoacán launched a nonprofit that aims to keep kids in school.
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How a Summer in Morocco Helped One Experimenter Bridge Cultural Divides
A Boston teen explains how his summer abroad helped him dispel stereotypes at home
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Boeing and World Learning Are Cultivating a Modern Workforce in Algeria and Egypt
The aerospace giant has invested in educational programs rooted in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
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How One Woman is Overcoming Medical Stigmas in Kosovo
Arta Uka is using her Advancing Leaders Fellowship to support people living with a little-known condition
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How International Exchanges Have Made a Difference in Denver
Exchange programs provide the city with new business opportunities and deeper cross-cultural understanding
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In El Salvador, This Educator is Transforming How Students Learn English
The Universidad Autonoma de Santa Ana has doubled its English course offerings since Mike Hernandez introduced a cutting-edge teaching system
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In Tanzania, a Beekeeping Project Revitalizes a Community
An Advancing Leaders Fellowship project aims to generate income and reduce violence
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Dialogue & Youth Empowerment Takes Center Stage in New Delhi
Aditi Rao is using her Advancing Leadership Award to promote social cohesion through the performing arts
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Improving Education for Women in Morocco
How one Leaders For Democracy alumna started an initiative to supply books for schools
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This School Teacher Is Working to Reduce Conflict in Algeria
Leaders for Democracy fellow Mohand Arezki Lahidiri believes education is key to resolving conflict
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How an Exchange Program Helped One Lawyer Resolve Conflict
Leaders for Democracy fellow Moien Odeh is improving lives of citizens through free legal care
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How a Robotics Competition Could Transform Algeria – And the World
Students from World Learning's STEAM Center in Algiers competed at the FIRST Global competition
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Engaging Youth in Jordan
LDF fellow Ahmad Fayez Ajarmeh is working to encourage young people to become active in community life.
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Investing in Small Enterprises Is Key to Algeria’s Future
Leaders for Democracy fellow Abderrahmane Harbi wants to bring innovation to Algeria
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The Storyteller of Nabatieh
World Learning’s QITABI program improves reading skills of public primary school students in Lebanon
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How International Exchanges Make a Difference in Seattle
In this international hub, cross-cultural exchanges spur growth, citizen diplomacy, and friendships
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Helping Kids Succeed by Funding Study Abroad
Former World Learning board member Bush Helzberg has been helping kids study abroad for more than 15 years
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How International Exchange Programs Are Making a Difference in Detroit
Cross-cultural exchange programs are spurring Detroit’s revitalization — and human spirit
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How The Experiment Inspired This White House ‘Champion of Change’
An eye-opening experience in France led Dorothy Stoneman to the frontlines of the civil rights movement


