From Pakistan to Peru: How IVLP TIP Heroes Are Shaping the Fight Against Human Trafficking

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The Power of International Collaboration and Best Practices On June 15, 2023, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken presented eight anti-trafficking in persons (TIP) activists with the 2023 TIP Report Heroes Award. Despite differences in age, language, background, and country of origin, these awardees are committed to holding perpetrators accountable, supporting trafficking survivors, and eliminating the factors contributing to the practices. Meridian International Center designed and implemented an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for six of these awardees for the 8th year — connecting them with their professional counterparts in Washington, DC; Boston, Massachusetts; and Miami, Florida, in connection...

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A Journey of Transformation: Embracing Civic Engagement

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Mehri presenting for high school students at her education project.

To celebrate Civic Engagement Month, we are highlighting our many inspiring alumni from our Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders program. Through partnerships with U.S. universities and a series of interactive classroom activities, community-based projects, and site visits to U.S. cities of all sizes, SUSI students experience an in-depth investigation into program themes and enhance their understanding of American values. Mehri Gulamova of Azerbaijan participated in the 2019 SUSI for Global Student Leaders on Civic Engagement with Meridian’s partner, Bard College.   How would you define “Civic Engagement”?  My dream of becoming an exchange student in...

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Transcending Borders Through Civic Engagement

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To celebrate Civic Engagement Month, we are highlighting our many inspiring alumni from our Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders program. Through partnerships with U.S. universities and a series of interactive classroom activities, community-based projects, and site visits to U.S. cities of all sizes, SUSI students experience an in-depth investigation into program themes and enhance their understanding of American values. Lilebo Faith Thipe of Botswana participated in the 2022 SUSI for Global Student Leaders on Civic Engagement with Meridian’s partner, Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) at the University of Washington, Seattle.   How would you...

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New Perspectives on Civic Engagement from a SUSI Alumni

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2020 SUSI for Global Student Leaders Alumni Zacarias Filipe Chicuio of Mozambique

To celebrate Civic Engagement Month, we are highlighting our many inspiring alumni from our Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders program. Through partnerships with U.S. universities and a series of interactive classroom activities, community-based projects, and site visits to U.S. cities of all sizes, SUSI students experience an in-depth investigation into program themes and enhance their understanding of American values. Zacarias Filipe Chicuio of Mozambique participated in the 2020 SUSI for Global Student Leaders on Civic Engagement, with Meridian’s partner, Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) at the University of Washington, Seattle.   How would...

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SUSI: Building a Foundation for Civic Engagement

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Sununguka Ndakaterera hair braiding workshop.

To celebrate Civic Engagement Month, we are highlighting our many inspiring alumni from our Study of U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Global Student Leaders program. Through partnerships with U.S. universities and a series of interactive classroom activities, community-based projects, and site visits to U.S. cities of all sizes, SUSI students experience an in-depth investigation into program themes and enhance their understanding of American values. Kudzaishe Masendeke of Zimbabwe participated in the 2023 SUSI for Global Student Leaders on Civic Engagement with Meridian’s partner, Foundation for International Understanding Through Students (FIUTS) at the University of Washington, Seattle.   How would you...

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