America's Unofficial Ambassadors

We work at the grassroots level throughout the Muslim World to counter violent extremism before it takes hold, to promote tolerance and understanding, and to foster better relations with the United States.

A Better Me

We’re proud to announce that Unofficial Ambassador Pola Mora has been featured on prominent interfaith blog, Patheos! To access the article, go to: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/rationalsufi/2016/09/a-better-me/  

September 28, 2016 · Leave a comment

Teaching English as a Second Language

By Caroline Jeter  Caroline Jeter is a graduate student at Notre Dame da Namur University, studying in the Multiple Subject Credential Program. She lives in the Bay Area, in Mill … Continue reading

September 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

The Price of Stability

By Frank Sunderland Frank Sunderland is a senior at The Ohio State University. He studies History and International Studies, both with a focus on Africa, and is also working toward … Continue reading

September 21, 2016 · Leave a comment

A Smile

By Pola Mora Pola Mora is a senior at The University of Delaware where she studies Political Science and Spanish. She is from the Upper West Side of Manhattan where … Continue reading

September 20, 2016 · Leave a comment

Preventing Violent Extremism 15 Years After 9/11

Our thoughts today are with those affected by this weekend’s attacks in New York City, New Jersey, and Minnesota. These disturbing events demonstrate both the continued threat of radicalization and homegrown terrorism, and … Continue reading

September 19, 2016 · Leave a comment

Are Muslim Women Oppressed? Not the Ones I Know

Unofficial Ambassador to Tajikistan Catie Carson has been featured in The Arizona Republic! Catie Carson is a rising junior at Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, pursuing a … Continue reading

August 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Breaking Down Barriers

Unofficial Ambassador Sasha Clark has been published by Everyday Ambassador! Sasha Clark is a rising junior at Lehigh University and is currently enjoying her first trip abroad to Morocco as an Unofficial Ambassador. … Continue reading

August 2, 2016 · Leave a comment

55 Days Abroad Makes for Permanent Attitude Change

Another great piece by Unofficial Ambassador to Morocco and Florida native Rachel Joyner has been published by The Tallahassee Democrat! This summer, Rachel is teaching English to youth who have had limited access to education … Continue reading

August 1, 2016 · Leave a comment

Overcoming Social Stigma while Volunteering in Tajikistan

Unofficial Ambassador to Tajikistan and rising junior at Arizona State University Catie Carson has been published by Pink Pangea! As a Barrets Honors College  scholar, Catie is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Mandarin and Justice … Continue reading

July 27, 2016 · Leave a comment

Irony of Pulse shooting — I felt safer in Morocco than in my hometown

Unofficial Ambassador to Morocco and Florida native Rachel Joyner has been published by The Orlando Sentinel! This summer, Rachel is teaching English to youth who have had limited access to education at the Al-Akhwayan … Continue reading

July 25, 2016 · Leave a comment