LIBYA: Nascent groups prepare to take on Herculean challenges

Libya’s Revolution ushered in an opportunity for civil society organizations to form, grow and represent their communities. With U.S. State Department support, Creative is working with the leaders of nascent groups to support their efforts to play a substantial role in this country’s developing democracy....
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Morocco: Youth Speak program keeps at-risk students in school

Youssef is a 16-year-old high school student from one of Morocco's poorest regions who wasn't even sure he would complete school. Now he's at the top of his class, thanks to Youth Speak Morocco—a school dropout prevention initiative that empowers middle school students to lead research with their peers on the factors that lead to dropout and speak out against the problem. ...
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Libya: Youth-powered civil society

Civil society may be new to Libya, but it gaining strength and energy—powered to a large degree by youth. The H2O network is drawing in a generation of civic leaders who are launching on-the-ground campaigns for positive change and, in the process, shifting the perspectives of Libyans on what engaged citizenship looks like. ...
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Libya: What Delaware taught these MENA students

What can a student from the Middle East and North Africa region learn in Delaware? This group of students gained skills and knowledge on a U.S. trip that will help them to create the positive change they seek in their own countries. ...
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