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Who is studying abroad this fallExciting news! For the first time ever Diverse International Women of Color, Inc. will have a Fall 2023 study abroad scholarship! If you are studying abroad come the Fall 2023 semester and need extra funds for your trip, you can apply to win a $500 scholarship starting on June 5, 2023. The application period will close on July 17, 2023.

As of now, we will award 5 ($500) scholarships and will announce the winners on August 14, 2023. If anyone wishes to sponsor a student for the Fall 2023, please reach out to us. Thank you all for your continued support in helping women of color study abroad! #studyabroad🌍
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Game changer and next steps for some of our youth ambassadors See MoreSee Less

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YOT supporter spotlight
Congratulations to one of our 2022 International Woman honorees Mamiko Reeves.Mamiko Reeves is the International Strategist at Northwood University. Her responsibilities includes identification and development of International Program Centers, degree programs outside of US as well as and partnership development to promote free market philosophy and entrepreneurship. As a former Assistant Vice President of Free Market Partnerships and International Programs, Mamiko oversaw degree programs at International Program Centers in China, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Switzerland and United Arab Emirates. She was responsible for study abroad and exchange programs as well as international admission. She worked with 30+ additional partner institutions around the globe.

Mamiko has a passion for global education. She established and led award winning, collaborative study abroad programs to China and India with the Young Presidents’ Organization-World Presidents’ Organization. She also worked with The Institute of Economic Empowerment of Women supporting female entrepreneurs from Afghanistan and Rwanda.

In addition to serving on executive board for MI ACE Women’s Network, Mamiko is a board member for Youth for Understanding(YFU) USA. She has facilitated YFU International Conferences in South Africa and Mexico. She also serves as an advisory board member for LD Training, Award for Training and Higher Education (ATHE) in UK, and the Accra Business School in Ghana, and IES Rouen in France. She is an active Rotarian and serving as 2022-23 Club president for Midland Morning Rotary Club.

Join the conversation this evening at 19:00GMT live on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bishopgideontitiofei
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Congratulations to one of our 2022 International Woman honorees Mamiko Reeves.

Student spotlight. 📸🌟🌎
This amazing young gentleman has been in our summer camp workshop at Detroit PAL for the past 3 years. I remember the first day I met him and he said hello Miss Weston I am an" Arthur" 
❤️❤️ congratulations on book #2
#YPTglobaledge #youthdevelopment #youthentrepreneur #detpal

8-year-old Detroit boy publishes second book
Imagine being a published author at 8 years old.
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South Africa 2023 Information Session

Hey Everyone! The time is near. We’ve mentioned it last year and on social media, we’re going to South Africa July 23 – 30, 2023! We are having our first group information session about this trip and what to expect. There are a few spots still available.

Join us Saturday, March 4th from 10:30-11:30 a.m. EST for our session all about South Africa. Here’s the information you’ll need to know before the March 4th:
Students age 12-17 are able to attend this international trip and any international trip with YPT Global Edge by themselves without a parent/guardian present
Students under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian
Parents/guardians are able to travel with the organization as our Ambassadors whether their child goes or not, so anyone interested in traveling as an Ambassador is welcome to attend this meeting
We will discuss the cost of the trip, the itinerary, and fundraising at the March 4th meeting
Join us on March 4th via this link to Zoom
Complete the application and email to yptglobaledge@gmail.com
Learning Journey Sessions – April 1st & 22nd, May 6th & 20th, June 3rd & 17th
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Today we lost a beautiful supporter of Young People Travel Global Edge @SimoneEdwards Former Seattle Storm and Iowa Hawkeyes
Edwards was a track standout in her native Jamaica and a great basketball player in the US. She believed in helping youth from all over. Simone donated her book “Unstoppable” for our silent auction to help our youth travel to Dubai. I will be forever grateful for her dedication to my mission and youth all over. Sending prayer of strength to her family #cancersuck #YPTglobaledge
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