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.

Soccer in Tarmilaat Village

Joe Sgroi from Ewing, NJ, has returned from volunteering at a Summer Day Camp in Ifrane, Morocco.  He shares stories about teaching new sports and games to the kids of … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

My Students’ Hard Work and Amazing Creativity!

Neethi Vasudevan is back from her experience teaching English at the Azrou Center for Community Development and sent us this post about the last week of her service in Morocco. … Continue reading

August 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Teaching French In Morocco

Watch unofficial ambassador Andradene Lowe from Washington College share insight on teaching French to the young children in the rural village of Tarmilaat in Morocco.  Anradene covers the interactive activities … Continue reading

August 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Confidence at the Azrou Center.

Volunteering at the Azrou Center in Morocco and teaching English to the students at the Al-Akhawayn University is how Neethi Vasudevan is choosing to spend her summer. Below is Neethi’s … Continue reading

August 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

My Students at the Azrou Center and the Growing Confidence.

Unofficial ambassador Alessandra Testa is pleased to share an exciting photo gallery that features elements of Fez and the summer she spent teaching English and creating an “end of the year showcase” … Continue reading

August 7, 2014 · Leave a comment

Moroccan Time at the Atlas Day Camp.

Summer service intern Caitie Dailey is volunteering as a coach and mentor to young Moroccan children at the Atlas Day Camp in Ifrane, Morocco.  Time and scheduling is a huge factor … Continue reading

August 1, 2014 · 1 Comment

Eid Al-Fitr.

Eid Mubarak! America’s Unofficial Ambassadors wishes our colleagues, friends and partners both overseas and in the US a peaceful Eid Al-Fitr.  We have included a photo essay of traditional foods served in … Continue reading

July 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

The New Jersey Spark Plug at Al-Akhawayn.

Joe Sgroi from Ewing, NJ, is volunteering at a Summer Day Camp in Ifrane, Morocco.  Not only is Joe thrilled to coach these young children in basketball, soccer and swimming lessons, … Continue reading

July 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Pictures, Preparations, and Poetry at Azrou.

Amidst organizing the end of the year ceremony at the Azrou Community Center in Morocco, unofficial ambassador Neethi Vasudevan has encouraged her students to explore poetry, songs, and theatre as a means to grow … Continue reading

July 25, 2014 · 1 Comment

Fête in Morocco and Teaching French.

Teaching French to children in Tarmilaat, Morocco is an exciting opportunity that Andradene, alongside Phoebe, fill with fun activities and interactive games.  Andradene is excited to share the trip the volunteers took … Continue reading

July 24, 2014 · Leave a comment