The Stevens Initiative

The 2026 cohort of our Alumni Academy is here. As alumni, they know firsthand the power of global engagement and are seizing a new opportunity to take action within their communities. These 33 young leaders are activating critical professional and leadership skills and advancing local and regional prosperity through innovative community projects, thanks to support from Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Stay tuned to see how these Fellows are turning ideas into impact and connection into meaningful change, including next week when we come together in Rabat, Morocco. Learn more: https://www.stevensinitiative.org/alumni-fellowship/

In Center for Rising Generations' latest Groundbreakers feature, Soliya alum Amr Elattar was so moved by his virtual exchange experience—the tough conversations, the global perspectives, the bold and cautious moments—that he returned not just as a participant, but as a trained facilitator. This journey is proof that virtual exchange can cause a ripple effect, with one experience leading to many more. https://centerforrisinggenerations.substack.com/p/groundbreakers-circles-that-never?r=5xlr5v&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

Ambassador Stevens is at the forefront of our work every day, and his birthday is an opportunity for us to reflect on all that has been accomplished in his honor since the Stevens Initiative was founded in 2015. We are proud to carry forward his legacy through many young people who have had the types of cross-cultural experiences Ambassador Stevens held dear.