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In Times of War, Mobilizing 100,000 Volunteers in Ukraine

Nataliia in May 2019 in NYC.

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

Viktoriia Shvaher '16 (Ukraine/CO)

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

Karmen giving a speech at a youth conference.

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

Ina Gjika ’10 (Albania/CA) Then & Now

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

Valentina: Then and Now

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

Basketball for All - Group Photo

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

Vira Grabchuk '19 (Ukraine/CO)

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

Iryna in front of her university.

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

Nehemiah 2nd Phase Sign Language Acquisition

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…

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