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Open enrollment programs allow young people to apply to and participate in a virtual exchange on their own time. Educators, youth organizers, and administrators can reach out to the Stevens Initiative to receive recruitment materials for spreading the word about these opportunities to young people.
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K-12 Higher Education Young Adult

K-12

Marshall Legacy Institute – Peace Through Sport U.S. & MENA

The Marshall Legacy Institute’s Peace Through Sport fosters global connections between American and Yemeni youth, using the common language of sport to promote leadership, civic engagement, and understanding, which prepares participants to create positive change in their communities. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: High School/Grades 9-12
  • Locations: United States
  • Time Frame: Eight weeks from January-February, April-May, July-August, and October-November

The New York Academy of Sciences – Junior Academy U.S. & MENA

The New York Academy of Sciences’ Junior Academy connects high school-aged youth from the Middle East and North Africa and the United States to participate in online STEM innovation challenges that invite participants to propose creative and thoughtful solutions to global issues. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: Middle School/Grades 6-8; High School/Grades 9-12
  • Locations: United States, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, and United Arab Emirates.
  • Time Frame: Four to six hours/week for 10 weeks

Higher Education

Millenium Campus Network – Millennium Fellowship U.S.-MENA Exchange U.S. & MENA

The Millennium Fellowship U.S.-MENA Exchange brings together undergraduates from the Middle East and North Africa and the United States to collaborate virtually on impact projects, fostering global understanding and leadership development. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: Undergraduate
  • Locations: United States, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen.
  • Time Frame: Three hours/week for four months.

United Planet – Youth2Youth Investing U.S. & MENA

United Planet’s Youth2Youth Investing fosters lasting economic development through youth-led entrepreneurship. By leveraging the principles of investing, the program equips youth with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in creating meaningful economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: Undergraduate, Graduate, Young Adult
  • Locations: United States, Iraq, Syria
  • Time Frame: Five to seven hours/week over seven weeks

Young Adult

United Planet – Youth2Youth Investing U.S. & MENA

United Planet’s Youth2Youth Investing fosters lasting economic development through youth-led entrepreneurship. By leveraging the principles of investing, the program equips youth with the skills and knowledge to become leaders in creating meaningful economic opportunities for themselves and their communities. Learn more.

  • Participant Age Group: Undergraduate, Graduate, Young Adult
  • Locations: United States, Iraq, Syria
  • Time Frame: Five to seven hours/week over seven weeks
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