Learn2Link

📢 Applications are OPEN for Learn2Link's 2026 Global Changemakers Virtual Exchange Program!

Learn2Link (L2L) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization seeking passionate high school students in 📍🇻🇳 Vietnam and 📍🇺🇸 the U.S. to join our next FREE global leadership program.

⭐️ Since 2023, we’ve supported youth leaders by:

Designing and launching meaningful, community-based projects;
Building confidence and a global mindset; and
Connecting with inspirational peers and mentors from around the world.

🌱 So, what’s next?

We’re excited to continue this mission with our 2026 Global Changemakers Virtual Exchange Program: Vietnam–U.S., and we want you to be part of it!

🗓 Applications: Rolling admissions (apply early!)
⏰ Priority deadline: February 27, 2026
🚀 Program begins: March 14–15, 2026
‼️ Apply today: learn2link.org/applynow

Happy Friday, Community!

Today marks our final post of the year, offering up one more glimpse back at the transformative journeys of our 2025 Global Changemakers. 🌏🌟

Gillian was an energetic, open-hearted, and globally curious Changemaker who brought joy, enthusiasm, and genuine warmth to every meeting. She loved connecting with peers in Vietnam, sharing facets of everyday life, and learning how cultural differences and similarities shape us. Her contributions to the Bright Bite Initiative (BBI) taught her how meaningful community impact becomes when shaped by diverse perspectives and collaboration. Gillian also recognized how support from the local community, including volunteers and families, made the launch day of BBI even more memorable. 💻💡❤️

Learn more about Gillian, why she chose to join L2L, and how she has grown by reading her self-reflection blog at https://www.learn2link.org/post/gillians-journey-2025

Gillian, we are so grateful for your bright spirit, curiosity, and the empathy you brought into every conversation this year. Thank you for reminding us that connection goes beyond borders, and that community can be built anywhere people choose to show up with kindness. We know you’ll continue to create a positive impact wherever your journey leads. We love you, Gillian! ❤️👣

And to the entire L2L Community, thank you again for being a part of this educational movement—towards a more peaceful, humane, and interconnected world. Our sincerest appreciation goes out to all of our Changemakers, facilitators, volunteers, partners, and donors. We wish everyone a joyful and restorative holiday season. 🌠

Here’s to a new year filled with growth and endless potential. We’ll see you in 2026! 🎊