March 8 is International Women’s Day! FIUTS is so proud of all the incredible students and alumni in our community who are empowering themselves and others to make the world a more equitable and just place. Click through the posts below to read all about just a few of the thousands of women who make up the FIUTS global community - many of whom are involved in efforts around to globe to fight for gender equality.
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, meet Helga, a FIUTS and UW Alumna from Belgium, and learn about her work as a biogeochemistry and soil scientist!
“As an aspiring data scientist, it is important for me to learn as much as I can about different populations and their needs. I am hoping that by improving my intercultural understanding so I can be a better advocate for disadvantaged communities in the tech industry.” Read on to learn more about Shari and her experience with FIUTS!
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of International Day of Education on January 24, meet Heena, a FIUTS SUSI alumna from India, and learn about her work on empowering women through education!
“I will always respect the unknown, allow myself to learn, and inspire people around me to do the same thing with me.” Read more about Luqi and her time in FIUTS!
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. Meet Shakhzoda, a FIUTS Uzbekistan Youth Leadership Program alumna, and learn about her project, EcoChange, to increase sustainability knowledge and empowerment for individuals to take action to reduce their ecological footprint.
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. In honor of World Children’s Day on November 20, meet Elima, a FIUTS SUSI alumna from Angola, and learn about her work teaching English to children!
Alumni Impact is a social media campaign that recognizes the excellent work being done by FIUTS alumni all around the world. This week, meet Mariana Lemes Diamanto and Mariana Manso from Brazil!
A profile of UW and FIUTS alumna Vorleak Sem, who is currently working as Deputy Director of the rural health care department and Technical Advisor to the Minister's Cabinet office of the Ministry of Rural Development in Cambodia.
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. This week, meet Gizem!
“My name is Ehler Tha Win, and I am a Karen refugee, born and raised in Mae La refugee camp on the border between Thailand and Burma, or Myanmar…”
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. In honor of International Women’s Day, meet Ilka!
Hello! Makadii! I’m Wadzanayi Kim Bwanya from Zimbabwe, but you can call me Kim.
I was part of the Study of the U.S. Institute for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement (SUSI)…
I’m Suzete Da Graça André, from Mozambique. I was part of the 2020 Study of the U.S Institutes alumni under the Study of the US Institute (SUSI) for Student Leaders on Civic Engagement…
“I consider myself a global citizen. I call all of the places I've lived long enough and built strong attachment with my home.”
I have been suggested to begin by introducing my name and where I come from. But I’m not good with introductions. They have that warm, yet strange sense of a formal opening for a conversation that finds my introverted self instantly averting. I prefer beginning in the middle…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Wenyi Qiu, ASUW Representative…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Kana Kitahama, Outreach Co-Chair…
I’m Fernanda Teresinha da Silva from Brazil and I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education and Closing Skills Gap 2019…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Bely Lor, Co-Director of the FIUTS Student Board…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Nghi Quan, Global Gala Co-Chair…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Michelle Wu, Secretary and Outreach Co-Chair…
Faces of FIUTS is a social media campaign that collects personal stories from individuals who are part of our work. During July and August, we will be introducing the 2020-2021 FIUTS Student Board. This week, meet Tiffany Cheng, Treasurer & Fundraising Co-Chair….
Hello, my name is Keshvi Nandu and I am from India. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap in Summer 2019. Words can scarcely qualify nor quantify the life-changing experience I was a part of and I consider myself fortunate for having been selected to be a part of SUSI…
My name is Czy del Pilar Huaman Vargas and I am a 16-year old teenager born and raised in Chachapoyas, a small city in northern Peru. I am passionate about social justice, mental health issues and education, and I am thrilled to be part of today's network of young Peruvian leaders…
My name is Kiana Gualberto. I’m 20 years old from the Philippines. I am currently a freshman at the University of the Philippines taking up BA Communication Arts. In March 2016, I participated in the Youth Leadership Program on our Ocean, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State…
Hello! I am Putu Ayu Indira Ardiyatna, from Indonesia. I participated in the SUSI on Youth, Education, and Closing the Skills Gap in Summer 2019….
At this point when the world is suffering, being a youth advocate, I had to do something.
Alissa Mustre del Rio, alumna of the University of Washington and former facilitator, intern, and student board member, shares her story for Women’s History Month…
