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 Once in a Life Time Experience, Again

Rob Handerhan is a rising senior History major at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with a specialization in the History of the Islamic World and a minor in Arabic. This summer, … Continue reading

June 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Winona Vaitekunas featured on Pink Pangea.

Unofficial Ambassador Winona Vaitekunas has finished her summer service in Yogyakarta, Indonesia at Dian Interfidei and shares the experiences she learned along the way. This post was originally posted on … Continue reading

July 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Travel Tips

By: Virginia Cady AUA Communications and Social Media Intern “How do I stay safe while traveling abroad?” Here’s a good list of tips to keep you safe wherever your travels … Continue reading

May 13, 2013 · 5 Comments

Returning With a Message

  The following is a guest post from AUA Mosaic Fellowship recipient Brent Mullen.  Brent has been volunteering in  Jordan by teaching English through Geovisions. To find an amazing volunteer opportunity like this … Continue reading

March 4, 2013 · Leave a comment

Webinar: Volunteer Abroad This Summer with America’s Unofficial Ambassadors

Volunteer with America’s Unofficial Ambassadors 2013 summer service programs! Unofficial Ambassadors build relations between America and the Muslim World by volunteering full-time with a school or grassroots organization in Zanzibar … Continue reading

October 12, 2012 · Leave a comment

The Student Becomes the Teacher

The following is a post from AUA Network member Kyle Scott Herman who is teaching History in Lebanon. My first day of school as a teacher was a half day so I … Continue reading

January 13, 2012 · Leave a comment

Tostan Youth spread Human Rights across The Gambia’s Upper River Region

The following is a guest post from AUA Mosaic Scholarship recipient Alisa Hamilton. She is currently volunteering with Tostan in Senegal. To find an amazing opportunity like this one, search the … Continue reading

November 18, 2011 · Leave a comment

Morgan Receives a Great Return on her Invested Time and Service

The following is a guest blog from AUA Mosaic Scholarship recepient Morgan Faulkner.  She volunteered with the Middle East Fellowship organization in the West Bank. To find an opportunity like this … Continue reading

September 9, 2011 · 2 Comments

Social Mobilization in Guediawaye

The following is a guest post from AUA Mosaic Scholarship recipient Alisa Hamilton. She is currently volunteering with Tostan in Senegal. To find an amazing opportunity like this one, search … Continue reading

August 29, 2011 · Leave a comment

Lindsay Prepares to Teach English and Art in Nablus

The following is a guest blog from AUA Mosaic Scholarship recipient Lindsay Michael. She is currently volunteering with Project Hope in the Palestinian Territories. To find an opportunity like this one, search … Continue reading

August 22, 2011 · 4 Comments