Stevens Initiative@StevensInit

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The Stevens Initiative celebrates a decade of leading the #VirtualExchange community! Explore milestones, photos, and stories from over the years: stevensinitiative.org/steven…
Celebrating Stevens Initiative, 10 years of Impact

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⏰ More time to apply! The AI Ignite Lab deadline is now September 29. U.S. & UAE youth ages 18–24: build AI + design thinking skills, collaborate across borders, and turn an idea into action in your community. 🇺🇸🇦🇪 👉stevensinitiative.smapply.io…
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Human-centered design meets cutting-edge AI 💡 Collaborate with a network of peers, build career-ready skills, and be part of a global Day of Action. U.S. and UAE youth ages 18-24, apply here by September 24: stevensinitiative.smapply.io…
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In our Same Sky/Mismo Cielo virtual exchange program, young writers from El Paso & Juárez spent twelve weeks in bilingual dialogue. We're proud to share the program's anthology, a collection of shared histories and bold futures from our participants! stevensinitiative.org/same-s…
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AI skills + Design thinking + Global Collaboration = Future-proof leadership and career skills. Join other young changemakers in the U.S. and UAE for the AI Ignite Lab pilot. 👉 Apply before spaces fill up: stevensinitiative.smapply.io… Deadline is September 24!
Graphic promoting the AI Ignite Lab, an AI-for-good program for young people in the U.S. and UAE. Participants explore AI and emerging technology, collaborate with peers across both countries, and bring an idea to life. The program includes a four-week Learning Lab, two-day Ideas Lab, and Day of Action. Applications are due September 24. Logos for the Stevens Initiative, Aspen Institute, UAE, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence appear at the bottom.

ALT Graphic promoting the AI Ignite Lab, an AI-for-good program for young people in the U.S. and UAE. Participants explore AI and emerging technology, collaborate with peers across both countries, and bring an idea to life. The program includes a four-week Learning Lab, two-day Ideas Lab, and Day of Action. Applications are due September 24. Logos for the Stevens Initiative, Aspen Institute, UAE, and Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence appear at the bottom.
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We’re welcoming our new Executive Director, Maysam Ali! A founding member of the Stevens Initiative’s team, Maysam returns with new experiences and a bigger vision of what comes next for our work. Find Maysam’s bio here: stevensinitiative.org/team-m…
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Alumni: Applications for the Tomorrow Lab close TONIGHT. Secure your fully funded spot to dive into cutting-edge tech discussions, build high-value career skills, & lead the next era of innovation. form.jotform.com/26158810913… #VirtualExchange @ECAatState
Graphic with blue background and an animated image of young people sitting at a table talking. Text reads “The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative Tomorrow Lab: Innovating for Impact in the Next 250 Years, August 7-9, 2026 | Kansas City, MO. Discover how to apply AI and emerging technologies to solve challenges, accelerate innovation, and create meaningful impact. Apply by June 26.”

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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by helping define the future of leadership. Apply by June 26, 2026 to participate in a fully funded event exploring innovation, leadership, and career growth. form.jotform.com/26158810913… #VirtualExchange @ECAatState
Graphic with blue background and an animated image of young people sitting at a table talking. Text reads “The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative Tomorrow Lab: Innovating for Impact in the Next 250 Years, August 7-9, 2026 | Kansas City, MO. Discover how to apply AI and emerging technologies to solve challenges, accelerate innovation, and create meaningful impact. Apply by June 26.”

ALT Graphic with blue background and an animated image of young people sitting at a table talking. Text reads “The J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative Tomorrow Lab: Innovating for Impact in the Next 250 Years, August 7-9, 2026 | Kansas City, MO. Discover how to apply AI and emerging technologies to solve challenges, accelerate innovation, and create meaningful impact. Apply by June 26.”
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Our alumni came together after months of virtually building leadership skills and community-centered projects. We’re proud to have watched them grow in their design-thinking sessions and project pitches that exemplify diplomacy and innovation. stevensinitiative.org/alumni… @ECAatState
Posed photo of a group of young people. Behind them, a screen reads "Freedom 250: Leadership in Action Inspired by Ambassador Stevens' Legacy. Some of the young people are also holding a banner that reads "J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative" with four logos (U.S. flag, State Department Seal, Stevens Initiative logo, Aspen Institute logo).

ALT Posed photo of a group of young people. Behind them, a screen reads "Freedom 250: Leadership in Action Inspired by Ambassador Stevens' Legacy. Some of the young people are also holding a banner that reads "J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative" with four logos (U.S. flag, State Department Seal, Stevens Initiative logo, Aspen Institute logo).
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We’re proud to have hosted a #Freedom250 event and to honor the legacy of Ambassador Stevens and celebrate our alumni with @ECAatState. Participants and Mentors networked and showcased the power of #VirtualExchange in advancing U.S.-MENA partnerships. stevensinitiative.org/alumni…
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Yesterday, we kicked off our Alumni Academy workshop in Morocco, where alumni are gathering to meet local leaders, engage with international peers, and engineer solutions to global issues. Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/alumni… #VirtualExchange @ECAatState
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A group of young people surrounding a table, which has paper, pens, and other materials on it. Some participants are speaking to each other, while one participant scrolls on a tablet.

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Help us celebrate our 2026 cohort of the Alumni Academy! They’ve been busy leveling up skills developed during their #VirtualExchange and thinking innovatively about how to take action in their communities across the U.S. and MENA. Learn more: stevensinitiative.org/alumni… @ECAatState
Graphic that reads J. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS VIRTUAL EXCHANGE INITIATIVE ALUMNI ACADEMY 2026 COHORT Meet 33 leaders from across the United States and the Middle East and North Africa"

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Save the date: Alumni Appreciation Day is on September 16! We’re celebrating the #VirtualExchange alumni making a difference in their communities and beyond. Learn how to spread the gratitude: dropbox.com/scl/fi/jbt64c8b5… Join a special webinar: aspeninstitute.zoom.us/webin…
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Calling all #VirtualExchange alumni aged 18-28! The Alumni Fellowship Academy is a yearlong program for emerging leaders in the U.S. and across the MENA region. Gain training, mentorship, and the opportunity to implement a community project. stevensinitiative.org/alumni… @ECAatState
Blue graphic with U.S. flag and Department of State, Stevens Initiative, and Aspen Institute logos. Text reads: J. Christopher Stevens Virtual Exchange Initiative – Alumni Fellowship Academy 2026. Apply by September 29, 2025.

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After a year of building leadership skills and friendships through the Alumni Fellowship, our Fellows came together last week in DC to shape bold ideas for community impact — reflecting America’s leadership in empowering global changemakers. Here’s to what’s next. @ECAatState
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Alumni Fellows and stakeholders pose, standing in front of a blue backdrop with the Aspen Institute logo. Several Fellows hold individual letters that together spell “JCSVEI.”

ALT Alumni Fellows and stakeholders pose, standing in front of a blue backdrop with the Aspen Institute logo. Several Fellows hold individual letters that together spell “JCSVEI.”

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Connection. Exploration. Opportunity. These are just a few of the words our alumni used to describe virtual exchange. In celebration of #ExchangeDay yesterday, we thank those who make it possible and encourage others to join the global movement: stevensinitiative.org/ways-t…
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We’ve awarded 152 grants in 10 years to grow #virtualexchange worldwide. See how these projects shaped a global community and where we’re headed next: stevensinitiative.org/steven…
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Stevens Initiative Alumni: Don’t miss the chance to share your voice with us by completing our annual alumni survey by July 9! Let us know what you’d like to see from the alumni network and catch us up on what you’ve been up to since your #virtualexchange. forms.gle/47NBgKt6oxaGynk58
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We're proud to work alongside the Center for Rising Generations to build a better tomorrow.
Center for Rising Generations@AspenRisingGen
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The 2025 #RisingGenerationsSummit = youth-led leadership in action. 🎥 Watch the new video: piped.video/2eEVTa_EWvU?feature… 🌐 Sign up for updates: risinggenerations.org/ #AspenRisingGen
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Have you been part of our journey? As we celebrate a decade of impact, tell us what the past 10 years mean to you. Video, art, writing, data: we welcome it all. Submit your pitch by tomorrow: stevensinitiative.org/breako…
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