Spirit Week in Turkmenistan
FLEX alumni relived their exchange year by recreating a beloved American high school tradition, Spirit Week! This past July, in the American Corners in...
International Children’s Day Event in Turkmenistan
On June 1, the FLEX alumni community in Ashgabat celebrated International Children’s Day at the American Councils Office. This was a long-anticipated, first of...
4 FLEX Alumni Projects That Were All About Promoting STEM in 2018
Given the progress of technology, foundational skills in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) have become more important than ever. Throughout 2018, FLEX alumni...
Englishpalooza Project in Turkmenistan
During winter break, a group of dedicated FLEX alumni partnered with volunteers to organize the five-day Winter Englishpalooza project for over 1500 participants at...
The Value of Networking: Professional Development Workshop in Turkmenistan
Lyubov Lakomova ‘06 (Mary, Turkmenistan/ Palestine, TX) organized an intensive professional development workshop entitled “The Value of Networking” for 43 American Corner visitors in...
Building Bridges between America and Turkmenistan: International Arts and Crafts Project
For over a year, FLEX alumni in Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan have been running an international art project that aims at fulfilling the main goal of...
FLEX Alumni from Turkmenistan Implement Toastmasters International Project
From January to May 2018, Selbi Veliyeva ’16 (Mary, Turkmenistan/ Dinuba, CA) led the Toastmasters International Project at the Mary American Corner (MAC) in...
FLEX Alumni Lead Women’s History Month Celebration in Turkmenistan
On March 5 and 12, FLEX alumna Aylar Mammetmyradova ’12 (Ashgabat, Turkmenistan/ Tijeras, NM) hosted a Women’s History Month Workshop for 41 visitors of...
FLEX Alumni in Turkmenistan Contribute to International Education Week
Every year, FLEX alumni in Turkmenistan organize and participate in a series of events to celebrate International Education Week (IEW). This year, alumni activities...
American Culture Oasis in Mary, Turkmenistan
In the middle of the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan lies an oasis where the city of Mary is located. And in Mary, just like...