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[Israel, Palestinian Territories + Jordan ’14 Preview] Bev Perry: “Nothing is ever black and white”
[Israel, Palestinian Territories + Jordan ’14 Preview] Bev Perry: “Nothing is ever black and white”
12-04-2014 posted by Acypl
Today as I read the latest news from the MENA region, I think back on the two trips I’ve been blessed to take with ACYPL to the Middle East. ...
[Professional Fellows Program Flashback]  Ibdilillah “Dil” Ishak: An experience of a lifetime
[Professional Fellows Program Flashback] Ibdilillah “Dil” Ishak: An experience of a lifetime
10-08-2014 posted by Acypl
The fall Professional Fellows Programs (PFP) begins today, so enjoy this reflection from Ibdilillah “Dil” Ishak from Malaysia on his experience in 2010 where he worked in the Office...
[China to US 35th Anniversary] Vivien Li: Third Time’s a Charm
[China to US 35th Anniversary] Vivien Li: Third Time’s a Charm
09-12-2014 posted by Acypl
I had the good fortune to be a delegate on ACYPL’s 30th Anniversary delegation to China in 2009, and two additional delegations in 1988 and 1999. All were...
[Alumni news] Historic meeting between Mahmoud Abbas and young Israelis organized by Hilik Bar MK
[Alumni news] Historic meeting between Mahmoud Abbas and young Israelis organized by Hilik Bar MK
02-26-2014 posted by Acypl
  Hilik Bar visited the US on his ACYPL exchange in June 2001 as Chairman of the National Student Organization-Israeli Labor Party, and since that visit he has risen...
[US to Australia 2013] Megan Hess: A New, Global Perspective of Home
[US to Australia 2013] Megan Hess: A New, Global Perspective of Home
11-25-2013 posted by Acypl
It is no secret I love my home state of Iowa. I came to Australia naïve about the connection my home state would have with this beautiful nation....
[Active Citizen Summit 2012 update] Regional Expansion of the Youth Company
[Active Citizen Summit 2012 update] Regional Expansion of the Youth Company
10-18-2013 posted by Acypl
Nacim Filali, one of the participants from our 2012 Active Citizen Summit, continues to grow the Algerian expansion of the Youth Company. Through connections made during ACS, The...
[US Vets to Japan 2013] Dan Murray: Asking the Right Questions
[US Vets to Japan 2013] Dan Murray: Asking the Right Questions
10-17-2013 posted by Acypl
While on the long flight home from an amazing two-week journey in Japan, I repeatedly asked myself, “What should I do with the immeasurable gifts of friendship, experiences...
[Alumni News] Senator Durbin: Finding his roots
[Alumni News] Senator Durbin: Finding his roots
10-04-2013 posted by Acypl
On September 24th, Senator Dick Durbin (ACYPL alumnus to USSR 1978) was 2013 Charles T. Manatt Democracy Award from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES).  Our CEO Linda Rotunno...
[Israel to US] Aviad Cohen: What American Democracy Means to an Israeli Citizen
[Israel to US] Aviad Cohen: What American Democracy Means to an Israeli Citizen
07-25-2013 posted by Acypl
Last June, I had the privilege of taking part in an ACYPL delegation to the United-States. The visit more than fulfilled my expectations. I was inspired by my encounter with...
Alumni Feature: Bob Understein
Alumni Feature: Bob Understein
04-30-2013 posted by Acypl
Even though we think of ourselves as a “young organization” because we work with a youthful and energetic crowd, we’ve been around as an organization for a while....

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