Countering Islamophobia: Reflections of an Unofficial Ambassador

By Benjamin Orbach

April 11, 2016   |   0 comments

In this blog, Ben Orbach, founder of the citizen diplomacy initiative America’s Unofficial Ambassadors, shares the experiences of unofficial American ambassadors to communities across the Muslim world and bringing those experiences home....
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MOROCCO: Boosting reading skills by changing educational systems & student habits

Middle school is a critical time for students to master reading and comprehension. Unfortunately, Moroccan middle school students have traditionally scored below average on standardized reading tests. Creative and the Ministry of Education are working to transform the education system to improve reading and comprehension among middle school students. They are focusing on developing literacy-focused teacher training, integrating reading skills across the curriculum, engaging students with interactive teaching methods and empowering youth to be advocates for education and keep their peers in school....
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The path to youth engagement & empowerment in Jordan

By Ali Kamel

February 2, 2016   |   0 comments

Jordanian youth are starving to participate in decision-making processes. In this blog, Ali Kamel reflects on what these youth say are their biggest challenges, needs and aspirations and how to get there....
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