The first month of the war I spent under Russian occupation as my town, Konotop, was occupied. It was a tough and mentally challenging month, but I found myself helping others as much as it was possible at that time.
UN SDG #5: Working Towards Gender Equality
A year with World Link helped me realize my passion for social work with gender-based violence and gave me confidence that I can make a change…
World Link Youth Representing Local Youth
I really think the youth is the hope for our future, for a better future, so we, the teens, should be included in the decision-making processes now.
Ten Year Update Interview with Ina Gjika
During my high school exchange year, with World Link as a placement organization…I discovered that volunteering is a civic virtue…
My Host Family: Kickstarting My Journey in Music
In August 2016, I arrived in the USA and this was the real kickstart of my journey in music.
Alumni Highlight: An Interview with Award-Winning Doctor
At 30 years old, I am the youngest attending radiologist since the beginning of our institution. This only gives me a bigger responsibility. I feel like I am representing the younger generation of doctors…
ADA Inspiration- From the U.S. to Kyrgyzstan
Everyone is born with equal rights, so we need to treat them equally too by creating opportunities for everyone. Not excluding them but encouraging them to be part of our big society.
World Link Alumna’s Charitable Youth Theatre
The motto of our theater is “art meant to help”. This is our vision and mission as well. We want the art we make to be helpful and meaningful. This is our way to change the world for the better…
What My Exchange Year Taught Me
Overall, I owe these activities to my exchange year with World Link. I believe it taught us to be open-minded, driven and eager to learn…
Learning the Signs
Imagine not being able to communicate with those in your community – even family members. Feelings of frustration and isolation develop for all involved, as they did for Nehemiah when he went deaf…
