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Florencio Vente ALP ‘21 Advocates for Youth and Minorities Across Borders
Florencio Vente, originally from Colombia but living in Brazil, began advocacy work at a young age. Today, he continues to advocate for youth voices to impact change.
Aspire Mentor Spotlight: Bryan Blaney Urges Young Professionals To Say “Yes” To Opportunities
Blaney shares his professional journey and advice for finding a career that you feel passionate about by staying open to all opportunities.
Yasmin Morais ALP ’21 Meets Brazil Rep Aline Santos
This past month at our Brazil Foundry, we held an outreach event in Porto Alegre, new University partnerships were established, founder Karim Lahkani came to speak about AI, and founder Tarun Khana visited Brazil and spoke with an alum.
Scholarship Session in Islamabad, Pakistan
Busha Mahnoor spoke about the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, alumni enjoyed dinner in Islamabad, and a partnership with Teach for Pakistan came to fruition.
“Melody” by Fara Diya Yasmine ALP ’23
Aspire Leaders Program Alum Muhammad Usman Shahid receives grant to bring an event regarding Mental Health Awareness to schools in Pakistan.
Shaping the Future: ALP ’23 Josiah Muriuki Hosts Kirinyaga County Career Day in Kenya
Aspire Leaders Program Alum Muhammad Usman Shahid receives grant to bring an event regarding Mental Health Awareness to schools in Pakistan.
Update from our Brazil Foundry
This past month at our Brazil Foundry, we held an outreach event in Porto Alegre, new University partnerships were established, founder Karim Lahkani came to speak about AI, and founder Tarun Khana visited Brazil and spoke with an alum.
Update from our Pakistan Foundry
Busha Mahnoor spoke about the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship, alumni enjoyed dinner in Islamabad, and a partnership with Teach for Pakistan came to fruition.
Israt Shehrin Ahmed’s “Peace” ALP ’23
Bangladeshi alumna showcases a prolific painting using both acrylic and watercolor paints, called "peace". Aiming to invoke feelings of tranquility and calmness, Israt used a variety of both warm and cool colors depicting this serene woman.
Mental Health Awareness in Pakistan with Muhammad Usman Shahid ALP ’23
Aspire Leaders Program Alum Muhammad Usman Shahid receives grant to bring an event regarding Mental Health Awareness to schools in Pakistan.
Rawalpindi Women University Partners With Aspire Institute to Empower Young Women in Pakistan
Rawalpindi Women University and Aspire Institute partner to empower young women to reach their full potential in Pakistan.
Godwin Obi ALP ‘22’s Global Leadership Journey from Nigeria to Princeton University
Aspire alumnus, Godwin Obi, shares his leadership journey from Nigeria to studying at Princeton University.
Supporting Aspire Institute This GivingTuesday
Aspire Institute has joined the global movement of generosity and empathy this Giving Tuesday.
Caroline Elkins’ Journey from First-Generation Student to Harvard Academic
Professor Elkins shares her journey from a low-income, first-generation college student to becoming a prominent academic figure and Pulitzer prize winner.
CEO of Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, Inspires Aspiring Leaders to Create Global Impact
Moderna's CEO joined Aspire's Distinguished Speaker Series event where he encouraged future generations of young leaders to think big and change the world.
Tanzeel Rashid ALP ‘22 from Bangladesh Believes Young People Should Drive Societal Change
Tanzeel Rashid — with his passion for social impact and his organization, Ogrograhi — empowers young people in Bangladesh to drive societal change.
Isabela Sanchez Taipe ALP’22 from Peru Carries Her Family’s Dreams as a First-Generation College Student
An ALP '22 alumna, Isabela Sanchez Taipe overcame barriers in Peru and now carries the dreams of her family as a first-generation college student.
Aspire Mentor Rajkiran Kanagala Encourages Alumni to “Be B.A.T.M.A.N.”
Kanagala gave advice to alumni that he learned from his own journey and the stories of his favorite heroes. He encouraged them to "Be B.A.T.M.A.N."
Aspire Institute and FirstGenU Collaborate to Empower First-Gen College Students to Unlock Their Potential
America Needs You shares in Aspire's mission to enrich low-income, first-gen college students with the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential.
Aspire’s Global Partners Share Ideas and Inspiration to Support Young Leaders
Aspire Institute brought our global collaborators together to foster connections and brainstorm solutions to support first-generation students.
Faculty Spotlight: David Sanderson Listens to Local Voices to Make an Impact
David Sanderson emphasizes the importance of listening to local voices to make an impact in communities around the world.
Alumni Spotlight: Barsha Tamang and Anisha Prajapati ALP ‘22 Establish Support Systems for First-Generation Youth in Nepal
Aspire alumni work to address the hardships faced by first-generation youth, young girls, and students striving to learn English in Nepal through their nonprofit organization, Lokopakar.
Aspire Global Partner: Soul Bilíngue and Aspire Institute Join Forces to Boost the Development of Brazilian Youth
Through their partnership, Soul Bilíngue and Aspire Institute aim to offer a more comprehensive development pathway to underserved youth in Brazil.
