In The News
Legacy International, our programs, and alumni in the media:
- April 2013 -Middle East Fellows Program (U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress) ”In the spring of 2009, FMC began a partnership with Legacy International, a Virginia-based NGO with 30 years of experience in citizen exchange programs, for the Middle East Legislative Fellows Program (LFP).”
- 16 Nov 2012 – Educator from Oman Learns Political Lessons Through U.S. Election (IIP Digital)-Legacy’s Legislative Fellows Program participant Yasmin Shannan Al-Bulushi says working on a campaign during the U.S. presidential election has inspired and prepared her to improve the political process in her country.
- 5 July 2012 @TechGirls:Brilliant, Fearless and Passionate (WhiteHouse.gov) Suzanne Phillion, Senior Advisor for Innovation in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs posted a report about the TechGirls program on DipNote, the U.S. Department of State’s official blog. It was republished on the White House blog as well.
- 16 Jan 2012 Empathy Abroad (Auburn Publishing-Cayuga County News) Imani Williams is a senior at Auburn High School who was chosen to be part of the Legacy International experience, which culminated in a leadership ambassador trip to Indonesia.
- 24 Nov 2011 Legacy High student set for Indonesian insight (Broomfield Enterprise) Senior Alyssa Higgins, a native of Broomfield, Colorado, is one of the six U.S. high school students selected to participate in Indonesia-U.S. Leadership Exchange program (IULX).
- 14 Nov 2011 Pendleton’s trip to Kyrgyzstan provided ‘culture shock,’ insight (Franklin News Post) Participant Amy Pendleton discusses her cultural insights during recent trip to Kyrgyzstan as part of the two year “Kyrgyz Women’s Initiative.”
- 10 Oct 2011 Kyrgyzstan women benefit from Botetourt women’s visit and expertise (Roanoke Time’s Botetourt View) Excited and eager to share the experience, Jules Sowder and Johna Campbell, two women business owners from Botetourt County sipped coffee and recalled their recent trip to Kyrgyzstan as part of the two year “Kyrgyz Women’s Initiative.”
- 9 Sept 2011 Pendleton to share expertise on non-profits in Kyrgyzstan. (Franklin News Post) The director of the Franklin County Perinatal Education Center, is one of a seven-member delegation who will share their expertise in Kyrgyzstan. The trip is part of a two-year program related to establishing non-profits, the Kyrgyz Women’s Leadership Development, sponsored by Bedford-based Legacy International.
- 20 May 2011 Major international recognition for the MKI - Dutch non-profit organization in the spotlight thanks to U.S. partnership (Nieuw Persbericht.nu and Persbericht.nl Netherlands news site) Dutch/English news sites describes the benefits of partnership with Legacy International’s Community Health Initiative Program, for Netherlands based non-profit organization, Medical Knowledge Institute.
- 6 April 2011 President of the Administrative Court meets with US Delegation (Al-Shabiba Newspaper; Muscat, Oman)
- 5 April 2011 Secretary General of the Shura Council discusses cooperation with the Inter-Parliamentary Congress (Al-Roya Newspaper, Oman)
- 25 February 2011 Students ‘Determined’ to Succeed: Program Designed to Help Students with Disabilities boost Confidence.” (The Franklin News-Post). Students in the “I’m Determined” program and answered questions from a contingency of Russian educators and counselors representing Legacy International.
- 15 December, 2010 “Under-Secretary Meets with American Delegation on Fellowship Program” (Oman Daily). His Excellency Dr Yahya bin Nasser Al Khusaibi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Legal Affairs, received the members of the U.S. delegation of the Legislative Fellow Program; discussing a wide variety of issues with them. [Google translation of the article.]
- 9 December, 2010 “U.S. Delegation Visits Kuwait” (Al-Watan Daily). Article on the U.S. delegation visit to the Women’s Cultural and Social Society of Kuwait, as part of the Legislative Fellows Program.
- 31 October, 2010 “Business awards for social roles and sustainability” (Khaleej Times Online). Legacy alumni from Oman, Khalid Al-Haribi and his non-profit organization, Tawasul, win Arabia CSR Award for “commitment to making a difference.”
- 29 October, 2010 “Delegation visits county to learn about non-profits.” (The Franklin News Post). “…Twelve community leaders from Kyrgyzstan, the Kyrgyz Republic of Central Asia (formerly part of the Soviet Union), toured the county as part of a three-week trip in the region to meet their U.S. professional counterparts in non-profit organization work…”
- 29 October, 2010 “Hospitality establishes a connection of the heart” (The Franklin News Post). “It was great to see the county host a delegation of women from the country of Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday. Most of us probably have never heard of the nation, much less pronounce it correctly…”
- 29 October, 2010 “Bedford Area’s Legacy International fellows study Media and Government” (WSLS Channel 10) “The Bedford area’s Legacy International is welcoming 13 fellows studying the media and government in the United States from Kuwait and Oman. The thirteen young men and women represent rising leaders in their home country’s areas of journalism, business, and politics.”
- 14 October, 2010 “International Visitors Study Lynchburg Government” (The Lynchburg Times). “Lynchburg Mayor Joan F. Foster, wearing a pink tee shirt to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Day, welcomed 13 professionals from Kuwait and Oman to the city…”