An international exchange program with big goals is being held in Rochester for the first time. Rochester Global Connections is partnering with Allendale Columbia School to host the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program. It's a cultural immersion experience for high school students from different parts of Iraq, who who learn about leadership development, peace building, and human rights alongside local students.
We talk to the students about what they've learned, and how they hope to build bridges among their communities when they return to Iraq. Our guests:
- Cecelia Hencke, executive director of Rochester Global Connections
- Emily Atieh, global engagement scholar at Allendale Columbia School
- Murtatha "Seyyid" Almehanni, IYLEP participant
- Fatimah Saleem, IYLEP participant
