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Enjoy these stories and experiences from World Link host families, students, alumni, schools, and others involved with the program.
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Tetiana and her mentee for Project Krylati

Mentoring a Displaced Teen for Project Krylati

December 19, 2022

“Talking to Tetiana has given me incredible support and useful advice… All our time together helped me to improve my personality as I became more open to new opportunities and confident in my decisions.”

Nataliia in May 2019 in NYC.

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

December 9, 2022

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.

Team World Link with their Yellow Submarine

Our Yellow Submarine – Reggie’s Sleepout 2022

November 11, 2022

Team World Link does it again! Read about World Link’s students’ success for Reggie’s Sleepout 2022!

Top Ten GYSD 2022 Summary

World Link’s Top 10 GYSD 2022 Projects

June 9, 2022

This year, World Link students raised a record-breaking $92,000+ in charitable donations through their GYSD projects…

World Link #IEW2021 Competition Finalists Highlights

March 2, 2022

Each year, World Link holds a competition to recognize those students who had unique ideas on how to share their culture and get their audiences truly immersed in the experience…

Alesia from Romania sharing her Kindness Cookies with her local Fire Department.

World Link’s 2nd Annual Kindness Cookies Project

January 24, 2022

“My participation in the Kindness Cookies Project showed me that even small gifts like donating cookies can make a huge difference in someone else’s life. I’ve learned that big changes in our community do not always need big actions.”

Yuliia going door-to-door to raise money for Reggie's Sleepout.

Top of the Top! Reggie’s At-Home Event 2021

October 28, 2021

For over the last decade, World Link students have participated in the Annual Reggie’s Sleepout event. They have seen more and more success each year.

Viktoriia Shvaher '16 (Ukraine/CO)

UN SDG #5: Working Towards Gender Equality

April 14, 2021

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…

Mariam sharing her Kindness Cookies with the elderly.

World Link Kindness Cookies Service Project

January 15, 2021

I learned that if you have the intention to spread kindness and happiness no matter how little you can share, it is a lot. – Ashfiya (Bangladesh)

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