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 define “Civic Engagement “? Civic Engagement refers to the participation of individuals in addressing issues that concern their community. It aims to promote the quality of life and end challenges that concern people in their community. This involves volunteering, teamwork, donating, and generally, participating in community activities.   This month’s theme is civic engagement. How has participating in SUSI transformed the way you view civic engagement in your community and around the world? I love to describe my SUSI experience as an eye-opener or mind-altering to ideas. The program transformed my way of life and vision. You realize that there is … Continue reading SUSI: Building a Foundation for Civic Engagement