Physical Distance Can Bring Us Closer Together: Virtual Reunions in Montenegro
Since the COVID-19 outbreak, many of us have had to set aside busy lifestyles and postpone our plans, including abiding by stay at home...
Coffee and Conversation in Turkmenistan
The networking event series “Coffee and Conversation” has become a popular tradition among the FLEX alumni community in Turkmenistan. It was started three years...
Volunteering Changes Lives with FLEX Alumni Uzbekistan
Since the reopening of the American Councils office in Uzbekistan, the FLEX alumni community has revitalized its presence in the countries’ growing community of...
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....
Painting Pinwheels for the Rugutė Foundation in Lithuania
FLEX alumni in Lithuania collaborated with the Rugutė Foundation in February, for a meaningful and creative volunteering activity – painting pinwheels!
The Rugutė Foundation has...
Empowering Young Girls and Bringing the Community Together Through Soccer
Shabnam Valiyeva ’15 (Barda, Azerbaijan/Swansea, IL) was hosted by a ‘soccer family’ during her exchange year. She and her host family would practice in...
Vira Hrabchuk ’19 and her Charitable Theater: “Poklykannia”
Vira Hrabchuk ‘19 (Ternopil, Ukraine/Colorado Springs, CO) started a theater company in Ukraine called "Poklykannia" to raise funds for disabled children in her community....
“Making Hard Decisions in A Complicated World” Lecture for FLEX Alumni in Latvia
On February 15, American Councils staff, FLEX alumni, and Education USA in Latvia had the honor of hosting Dr. Sam Potolicchio, director of Global...
#BridgingStories Between Turkey and Armenia
For decades hatred has seemed to be the only visible common value between Armenia and Turkey. This is largely due to the territorial, cultural,...
Celebrating Maslenitsa and Martisor in Moldova
FLEX alumni and NSLI-Y students held a spring holiday celebration in February to share their unique cultural traditions, backgrounds, and experiences with one another...