My personal and professional experiences are what inspire my volunteer work for the Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. (AKF USA) with its Youth Ambassadors in North Texas. I’m energized and made hopeful by the spirit of these young people who come together to learn about global poverty and make a difference in their community. Their exploration of the work of foundations and their research on sustainable solutions through case studies led them to deepen their understanding by engaging in local projects.
This past summer, inspired by an AKF USA literacy project in Kyrgyzstan, the Youth Ambassadors embarked on a three-part literacy project at a local elementary school where over 68 percent of students (314 out of 456) are considered “at risk.”
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