Category: Middle East

[Alumni Reflection] Katie Loovis: “Your head might hurt, but your heart will be full”
[Alumni Reflection] Katie Loovis: “Your head might hurt, but your heart will be full”
05-09-2016 posted by Acypl
  Complex. That’s how I often describe Israel and the West Bank. There are religious, political, economic, geographic, cultural, and social layers that make me believe this is...
[Alumni Reflection] Clay Middleton: “Building tolerance and increasing understanding”
[Alumni Reflection] Clay Middleton: “Building tolerance and increasing understanding”
05-03-2016 posted by Acypl
  Being selected as a delegate to the West Bank and Israel in 2012 with the ACYPL provided me with great exposure to a culture and perspective that...
[Israel to US ’15]: “Building friendship across the ideological divide”
[Israel to US ’15]: “Building friendship across the ideological divide”
11-24-2015 posted by Acypl
A group of young leaders from Israel joined us in the US for an 8-day exchange to DC and Colorado, where they discussed common challenges facing their country as well as sharing possible solutions
[Israel to US ’15]: “Building friendship across the ideological divide”
[Israel to US ’15]: “Building friendship across the ideological divide”
10-30-2015 posted by Acypl
A group of young leaders from Israel joined us in the US for an 8-day exchange to DC and Colorado, where they discussed common challenges facing their country...
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
[Professional Fellows Congress spring ’15]: “Making It Matter: Changing the World One by One”
06-19-2015 posted by Acypl

In early June, ACYPL hosted 215+ emerging leaders from 44 countries for the spring 2015 Professional Fellows Congress in Washington, DC. The week-long event included workshops, panel discussions, and professional trainings for all the young professionals.

[US to Palestinian Territories, Israel + Jordan ’14]: Building Cross Border Relations in the Middle East
[US to Palestinian Territories, Israel + Jordan ’14]: Building Cross Border Relations in the Middle East
12-22-2014 posted by Acypl

7 American delegates got the incredible opportunity to visit the Palestinian Territories, Israel + Jordan this month as part of a 14-day exchange.

[US to Palestinian Territories, Israel + Jordan ’14] Mandy Wright: “Going away brings you closer to home”
[US to Palestinian Territories, Israel + Jordan ’14] Mandy Wright: “Going away brings you closer to home”
12-16-2014 posted by Acypl
Being chosen as a delegate for ‪#‎acyplMENA is an incredible honor. We have been to Palestine and Israel and headed to Jordan a few days ago. My purpose here besides...
[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. ...
[Active Citizen Summit 2.0] Small moments, big impact
[Active Citizen Summit 2.0] Small moments, big impact
04-08-2014 posted by Acypl
This year’s Active Citizen Summit 2.0 unites 18 young social entrepreneurs—one from every Middle Eastern and North African country and the Palestinian territories—to Chicago and DC for a...
Active Citizen Summit 2.0 kicks off today
Active Citizen Summit 2.0 kicks off today
03-26-2014 posted by Acypl
In partnership with the State Department, Bureau of Near East Affairs we are pleased to welcome 18 young leaders from across the Middle East and North Africa to Chicago...

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