My Family’s Story – 20 Years of FLEX
Khamza Iyldyz ’17 (Jonesville, MI/ Astana, Kazakhstan) and his mother Leyla Malaeva ‘97 (Beavercreek, OH/ Ust-Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan)
I am honored to share my FLEX...
“My Heart Was Singing At The Sight Of Kansas Plains”
My story began after I received a call from American Councils office. I still remember that happy glory voice on the telephone line congratulating...
The Very First FLEX Alumni Events in Estonia
Kiidjärve Hiking Center Event
FLEX alumni in Estonia organized the very first meeting of alumni, after returning home from the U.S. on October 7-8. Alumni...
FLEX Alumni in Montenegro Commemorate the International Day for Tolerance
In order to commemorate the International Day for Tolerance on November 16, FLEX Alumni Montenegro shared the most valuable lesson international education has taught...
Greater Awareness = Better Choices: 6 Awareness and Educational Programs Conducted by FLEX Alumni
It is true that the more educated and aware you are, the better choices you make. With a motivation to increase public awareness on...
Kazakhstan Alumna Aizhan Alzhanova ’04 Initiates a Club for Socially Vulnerable Women
A valuable change starts with a single person who dares to take a step forward, and FLEX alumna Aizhan Alzhanova '04 (Shymkent, Kazakhstan/Gibson, GA)...
Winter FLEX Alumni Volunteering Activities in Poland
The fledgling FLEX alumni community in Poland bravely faced the cold winter months without letting the weather stop them from continuing to give back...
The First Step toward My Dream
Dima David Mironenko-Hubbs ’98
Volgograd, Russia/Pinson, AL
dmironenko gmail com
Current city: Cambridge, MA
One of the biggest turning points in my own life was becoming...
Priorities of a FLEX Alumnus
Sometimes I wonder what would have happened if I hadn't become a FLEX alumnus. I probably would have ended up a migrant worker in Russia, working with my cousins in a construction company or earning a living as a taxi driver.
Results of FLEX Appreciation Day
On September 27, FLEX alumni across all Eurasian countries joined the social media campaign to express their gratitude and appreciation to everyone who supports...