Creating an Inclusive Atmosphere for People with Disabilities in Kyrgyzstan

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Having seen in person how inclusivity and equal rights for people with disabilities are woven into the framework of American society, FLEX alumnus Aidin...

FLEX Talking Clubs in Kyrgyzstan

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Starting back in 2017, FLEX alumni in Kyrgyzstan organized weekly FLEX Talking Clubs for residents of various cities in Kyrgyzstan to practice their English,...

Central Asia FLEX Ability Workshop 2019 in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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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...

Love at First Sight: Stories of Alumni Falling In Love With Their Host Communities...

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The most exciting part of becoming an exchange student is getting to experience a different culture and meeting new people. Ever since the inception...

Big Business Executive Zarina Chekirbaeva ’98

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Zarina Chekirbaeva ’98 (Naryn, Kyrgyzstan / Glen Ellyn, IL) Education: BA in Business Administration from the American University of Central Asia, MA in Public Administration...

FLEX Talks Kyrgyzstan

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On November 1, the FLEX Alumni Program in Kyrgyzstan hosted a 25th Anniversary Celebration for the FLEX Program. The celebration included speeches in a TED-style format...

25 GYSD Projects by FLEX Alumni 2004-2018

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As FLEX celebrates the 25th anniversary of the program, we also celebrate the 15th anniversary of FLEX alumni organizing amazing Global Youth Service Day...

Announcing GYSD Matching Grants Program 2019

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American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the annual Global Youth Service Day (GYSD) Matching Grants program for FLEX and YES alumni....

FLEX Alumni in Kyrgyzstan Implement TechMothers Project

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During the summer of 2017, FLEX alumni Zhibek Kamalbek kyzy ‘14 (Jalal-Abad Kyrgyzstan/Saint Olaf, IA), Sezim Zhenishbekova ‘15 (Naryn, Kyrgyzstan/Saranac, MI) and Atai...

FLEX Talking Club in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

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Starting on September 5, FLEX alumni launched the weekly Talking Club in partnership with the American Corner in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Talking Club is a...