“Thank You, GVP Teachers” by Ayat Salameh
I absolutely appreciate all of the teachers at GVP. Every single one of them. They all have a special place in my heart and my life because each one of...
“My Community,” A Reflection by Alumna Meh Sod Paw
After graduating from college in 2020, taking a transitional year has helped me reflect on all dimensions of my life. Ruminating has helped me realize the importance of not forgetting...
Students Write, Create, Remix New Music in Songwriters’ Club
How do we deal with the many feelings we experience while stuck at home and living through a pandemic? For some GVP students, the answer is through songwriting. A new...
6 Ways GVP Mentors Support Alumnae’s Dreams
It can make a world a difference to have someone believing in you and rooting for you at every turn. GVP students' families are all deeply committed to their daughters'...
GVP Alumna Bertha Nibigira Seeks to Solve Refugee Crisis
By the time Bertha Nibigira graduated from Global Village Project in 2012, she had already won two writing contests, interned at a hospital, and met the governor of Georgia. Bertha...
GVP Alumna Becomes a U.S. Citizen, Votes for the First Time
Voting this election cycle has taken on added importance and urgency for most of us - but even more so for 20-year-old GVP Alumna Khaty Barati, who recently cast her...
GVP Alumna Gives Back through Summer Internship
Wise, soft-spoken, and determined, Niza Vang is actively working to better the world around her. This summer, the 2014 graduate of Global Village Project returned to intern at her alma...
GVP Students and Families Regain Footing During Pandemic
The refugee students and families at Global Village Project are persevering through the COVID-19 crisis one day at a time. While the pandemic’s far-reaching implications continue to take their toll,...
