Channel Title: Kennedy-Lugar YES Program Channel Description: Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study is an innovative high school exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This public diplomacy initiative builds bridges of international understanding, especially between Americans and people in countries with significant Muslim populations. <video> Dare-to-Dive - Digital Storytelling Workshop 2023 Description: In December 2023, 25 YES alumni attended the YES Digital Storytelling Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Alumni worked together to create short, powerful films about an experience on YES program that changed their perspective. This film features PJay from Ghana and how a near fatal accident led to newfound freedom. The production team was made up of Shahenaz (Yemen), Isadora (North Macedonia), PJay (Ghana), Anastazia (Tanzania), and Kanish (India). </video> <video> You're Always Part of That Family Description: Tressa Miller, local representative for the YES program, reflects on the bonds YES students build with host families during their year in the United States. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> "Life lessons I don't think they could have learned anywhere else" Description: Wakeso Peterson, Athletic Director at Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio, has hosted six foreign exchange students through the YES program and in so doing, has brought the world to his family. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> The YES Program Impact on Host Families Description: Shahjan from Pakistan is an alumnus of the YES program. He was hosted by Academic Year in America (AYA/AIFS) in Veneta, OR in 2022-2023 where he lived with an American host family and attended Elmira High School. This video shares Shahjan's impact on his host family and how international exchange programs build enduring relationships between participants and the families who open their homes to host them. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> Sex Ed Matters - Digital Storytelling Workshop 2023 Description: In December 2023, 25 YES alumni attended the YES Digital Storytelling Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Alumni worked together to create short, powerful films about an experience on YES program that changed their perspective. This film features Ni Luh from Indonesia and how one high school class changed her views on the importance of sex ed and women’s inherent value. ASL interpretation was provided by Ashiru from Nigeria. The production team was made up of Siraj (Libya), Ashiru (Nigeria), Mamadou (Mali), Ni Luh (Indonesia), and Madiha (Pakistan). </video> <video> The Foundation of Creativity, Inquiry, and Curiosity Description: Dr. Carnel Smith, Principal of Scott High School in Toledo, Ohio, shares the educational benefits of international exchange programs. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> "Anything we can do to bridge cultures and countries is a positive thing" Description: Rick Gardener, Principal of Elmira High School in Veneta, Oregon, speaks to the countries represented by the YES program and the learning outcomes hosting YES students offers. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> Practical Facilitation Skills Webinar Description: YES hosted a virtual webinar on Monday, July 15 with guest speaker Simon 'Si' Norton and YES alumni to explore, practice, and apply facilitation skills. </video> <video> The YES Program Impact 2024 Description: Mert from Türkiye is an alumnus of the YES program. He was hosted by AFS-USA in Oakland, NJ in 2023-2024 where he lived with an American host family and attended Indian Hills High School. This video shares Mert's impact on his host school, and how international exchange programs enrich communities and broaden capacity for global learning - right from home. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> Empowering Voices: Highlights from YES and FLEX Alumni Disability Workshop Description: Take a closer look at the impactful Disability Workshop that brought together YES and FLEX alumni. This workshop focused on promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and empowering young leaders to advocate for disability rights in their communities. We are excited to share these highlights, showcasing meaningful discussions and reflections from participants. </video> <video> The YES Program Impact on Host Schools Description: Rasheed from Ghana is an alumnus of the YES program. He was hosted by American Cultural Exchange Service (ACES) in Toledo, OH in 2022-2023 where he lived with an American host family and attended Scott High School. This video shares Rasheed's impact on his host school and how international exchange programs enrich communities and broaden capacity for global learning - right from home. The Kennedy Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program promotes understanding between the U.S. and Muslim majority countries through a high school exchange program. To learn more about the YES program, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org. If you're interested in becoming a host family and welcoming an exchange student to your home, please visit https://www.yesprograms.org/host. #HostForAmerica #KLYES #YESAlumni Like the YES program on all our social media for the latest updates: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YouthExchang... Twitter: https://twitter.com/yesprogramnews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yes.program/ </video> <video> Lost at Home - Digital Storytelling Workshop 2023 Description: In December 2023, 25 YES alumni attended the YES Digital Storytelling Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Alumni worked together to create short, powerful films about an experience on YES program that changed their perspective. This film features Renata from Bulgaria and how leaving home helped her find who she is . The production team was made up of Namrita (Paistan), Renata (Bulgaria), Mouhamedoune (Senegal), Douae (Morocco), and Ayush (India). </video> <video> InclusiVerse- Digital Storytelling Workshop 2023 Description: In December 2023, 25 YES alumni attended the YES Digital Storytelling Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Alumni worked together to create short, powerful films about an experience on YES program that changed their perspective. This film features Cheraine from Suriname and how building friendships across abilities has guided her projects at home. The production team was made up of Faza (Malaysia), Lemi (South Africa), Cheraine (Suriname), Oche (Nigeria), and Siddhi (India). </video> <video> Defying the Algorithm - Digital Storytelling Workshop 2023 Description: In December 2023, 25 YES alumni attended the YES Digital Storytelling Workshop in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Alumni worked together to create short, powerful films about an experience on YES program that changed their perspective. This film features Amisse from Mozambique and how the new world of computer science opened doors for him and his family. The production team was made up of Priyo (Bangladesh), Matilda (Kenya), Lamita (Lebanon), Amisse (Mozambique), and Shella (Indonesia). </video> <video> The YES Grants Saga Podcast Episode 1 Description: YES alumni Edi Frcovski '16 (North Macedonia), Fatima Umar '18 (Nigeria), and Tea Boshkova '17 (North Macedonia) talk all things "YES Alumni Grants" in this pilot episode of The YES Grants Saga Podcast. For more information about the 2024 YES Alumni Grants: https://www.yesprograms.org/stories/yes-alumni-grants-proposals-due-january-16 Miss the deadline? The applications for the next cycles will open: YES Professional Development and Travel Grants: April 2024 YES Alumni Grants (project-based grants): December 2024 </video>

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Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study is an innovative high school exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This public diplomacy initiative builds bridges of international understanding, especially between Americans and people in countries with significant Muslim populations.

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