Alumna Promotes Youth Development in Central Asia Through Debate
By Nargyz Bitimbay ’20 (Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan, placed by PAX in Palmyra, ME)
One FLEX alumna aims to use her passion for debate to help make...
FLEX Alumni Volunteer to Promote Education in the USA
Education USA Advising Centers* in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine held U.S. Higher Education Fairs this fall and FLEX alumni in these countries...
Zhibek Karamanova ’03: Creating the Art Market in Kazakhstan
'Whether you are a cosmopolitan CEO or an energetic parent, don't lose touch with the FLEX community and keep up the FLEX spirit! Don't...
Mental Health is My Wealth Event in Kazakhstan
"The first step toward change is awareness." -Nathaniel Branden
Almaty FLEX City Representative Aisaule Samarbekova '19 (Ust Kamenogorsk, Kazakhstan/Turtle Lake, WI) organized a first-of-its-kind event...
The Next Step” Helps Local Youth in Kazakhstan Pursue Their Dreams
The importance of professional development cannot be overlooked these days. However, many people, especially young adults, face barriers when it comes to pursuing the...
Fact-Checking Webinar: How to Evaluate News Credibility
The importance of fact-checking the media is a serious topic that has become especially relevant today due to the rise of disinformation regarding COVID-19....
Central Asia FLEX Ability Workshop 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
On July 25-28, 61 FLEX Alumni from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan attended the Central Asia FLEX Ability Workshop in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to...
“Take Care Mom” Project Empowers New Mothers
By Kamilya Zulfukharova ’17 (Taraz, Kazakhstan / Plainwell, MI)
Around 20% of women report experiencing psychological issues during or after birth, according to research from...
Digital Media BootCamp Rocks Kazakhstan!
FLEX alumni recently completed a project aimed to spark creativity in local students in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Alumni organized a four-week digital media boot camp,...
“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...