Planting Seeds for Change: Earth Day at the Azrou Center
By Bridget Quinn Bridget Quinn (Semester of Service in Morocco) collaborated with her colleagues at Al Akhawayn University and the Azrou Center to organize an Earth Day celebration for her students! Check … Continue reading →
Reflections
Having never visited a Muslim culture before, I am extremely aware of all I do not know—and that’s pretty much everything.
Jeopardy!
Bridges to Tajikistan Mosaic Grant recipient Amaris Prince reflects on her most memorable moment teaching English in Dushanbe.
Take a walk around Dushanbe with Amaris Prince!
Guilford College’s Amaris Prince describes her volunteer service in this vlog from Tajikistan. Watch below!
Citizen Diplomacy in Dushanbe
By Sammi Falvey Understanding the difference between what citizen diplomacy is and what the roles and responsibilities of citizen diplomats are can be difficult. On paper, citizen diplomacy is a … Continue reading →
If I Were a Boy
2015 Summer Service Intern, Rob Handerhan’s blog “If I Were a Boy” was featured on Everyday Ambassador! Check out Rob’s insightful post.
Samantha Falvey Featured on Everyday Ambassador!
Unofficial Ambassador Samantha Falvey writes “Of Mountains and Mad Libs,” and her volunteer service in Tajikistan for Everyday Ambassador. Read her essay here: http://everydayambassador.org/2015/07/15/mountains-mad-libs/!
Dast-e Mohammad, Dost-e Mohammad
Mohammed’s Hand, Mohammed’s Friend By Robert Handerhan I leave my apartment early on Tuesday mornings to travel to IRODA, one of the leading centers for children with autism in Central … Continue reading →
My Spiritual Exposure
By Bethlahem Belachew “Enti Muslima?” or “are you Muslim?” asked Walid, after I told him that I was fasting during Ramadan. “La” I answered, attracting half of the classes’ attention. … Continue reading →