Where Is She Now?

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“During my freshman year of college at Kennesaw State University, I discovered my passion for biological research. I applied and got into First Year Scholars, a research program for freshmen. I also often attended research events and club meetings. At one of these events, I learned about Research for Undergraduates (REU), a summer internship program.…

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GVP March 2024 Board Retreat

March 2024 Board Retreat

Once a year our Board of Directors comes together for their annual retreat. This year’s retreat took place at the Dunwoody offices of our sponsor, Insight Global. The day began with an exercise on meaningful objects, where each member brought and shared the story behind an object that was meaningful to them. It was a…

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New Americans Exercise Their Rights

Photos from New American Celebration for Newsletter 2

Every year GVP students learn about rights and what they entail. The Rights Unit is one of GVP’s integrated units of study. Students examine human rights as well as personal and social responsibilities. All GVP students learn about education rights and human rights through reading and role play. They learn how people can bring about…

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Where Is She Now?

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Feroza Ahmadi started at GVP in August 2022, shortly after she moved to the U.S. from her native Afghanistan. She and her sister attended GVP at the same time. From the beginning Feroza was clear about what she wants to learn, as well as the goals she has for herself. “She is serious most times…

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Where Is She Now?

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Update: Ayat graduated from Clarkston High School in 2022 and is currently a sophomore at Georgia Gwinnett College majoring in Political Science, aiming for Law School to specialize in immigration law. She is also taking a course with a subsequent internship to possibly get a paralegal certification. Ayat was extraordinarily shy and quiet when she…

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GVP Staff Becomes Fulbright Scholar

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In April 2023 I applied for a Fulbright Scholarship at the urging of a colleague. In July I got an email from Fulbright with these words: “Dear Crispin Ilombe Wilondja, congratulations on your acceptance to the Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Program. Competition for the program was especially intense this cycle.” In fact, only 18…

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WHERE IS SHE NOW?

Ehsoe GVP Newsletter

“I still feel that when I first started my job here, I was like, ‘Wow, I’m back in that room when I started my life. This is the very first step here. And it brings back so much memory, so much emotion too,” said Ehsoe. That feeling of things being different is what Ehsoe Moo,…

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Where Is She Now?

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“I think I’m a customer service kind of girl. I love doing things, decorating, and making plans. Hospitality really speaks to me,” says GVP alum, Asma Ibrahim. Asma is currently interning at GVP while job hunting. She graduated from Atlanta Technical College in May 2023 with a degree in Hospitality and Hotels Management. She says…

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GVP Ensemble Sings with Little Amal

Little Amal in Toronto

Global Village Project students had 2 exciting opportunities to meet and greet Little Amal, the 12-foot puppet representing a 10-year old Syrian refugee girl. Little Amal is traveling around the world, and currently across the US, to bring attention to the huge numbers of children fleeing war, violence and persecution, each with their own story. On…

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Global Village 2023 Welcome Walk

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On Saturday, Nov. 4th, we kicked off our 2023 Welcome Walk with almost 250 participants. At the start of this year’s walk in Clarkston, we heard remarks from Mayor Beverly Burks who extolled the virtues of a welcoming community. Clarkston has the nickname of being the Ellis Island of the South, a tribute to its…

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