Alumni Newsletter
Aspire Community Meetups Thrive Around the World!
Aspire alumni and current learners come together at in-person community meetups across five countries.
Championing Literacy: ALP Project Wins Accolades for Fadhrullah (ALP ’25)
Fadhrullah's literacy focused ALP project wins him accolades at international competitions.
Connecting Across Continents: Aspire Meets Learners in Colombia and New York
This month, Aspire team members traveled to Medellín and New York City, hosting in-person gatherings that brought alumni and learners together for the first time.
Global Women: Training a Generation of Changemakers Across Latin America
Designed to amplify women’s voices in decision-making spaces across Latin America, Global Women offers skills training, mentorship, and community to changemakers often overlooked in traditional leadership pipelines. In its first edition, the virtual event series reached 100 participants across 11 countries, catalyzing new grassroots initiatives and forging cross-border solidarity.
Lighting the Path: Youth-led Conservation in Nairobi National Park
Discover how Evelyn (ALP '24) promoted conservation efforts at Nairobi National Park with her "Lion Lights".
Aspire’s Global Momentum in Türkiye and India
Aspire Institute global leadership is on the move, from Türkiye to India, its mission is igniting purpose, deepening connections, and empowering youth.
Beekeeping for Climate Resilience: Empowering Youth in Zimbabwe
Discover how Anorld Tsvigu’s Beekeeping for Climate Resilience initiative is empowering youth in Zimbabwe through sustainable beekeeping. Learn how this project enhances biodiversity, boosts crop yields, and creates economic opportunities while tackling climate change.
From Lagos to Delhi: Building Connections and Careers
Discover how Aspire Alumni meet-up events in Lagos and Delhi are fostering real connections, career insights, and growth opportunities.
EmpoweraROHI: Kamal ul Din’s (ALP ’24) Mission to Uplift Pakistan
EmpoweraROHI, founded by Kamal ul Din, is transforming communities in Pakistan through sustainability, climate action, and social impact initiatives.
Strengthening Local Ties: Aspire Alumni Community Events Begin!
Explore how Aspire Alumni events in Nepal, Nigeria, Brazil, and India brought together passionate leaders and changemakers.
Teaching & Storytelling: Atacan Yesilada’s Journey to 710K Followers
Atacan's storytelling journey blends education, content creation, and social impact. Learn how he uses media to inspire and connect global audiences.
Aspire Alumni Türkiye’s Dynamic December: First In-Person Meet-up and Virtual Inspiration Gathering
Aspire Türkiye alumni leaders wrap up December with their first in-person and virtual gathering aimed at strengthening the alumni network.
ALP ’24 Alumni from the University of Chittagong Spread Smiles with ’10 Taka Bazaar’ Project
Aspire Leaders Program alumni were part of the team that executed the '10 Taka Bazaar' project that distributed packages among tea workers in Bangladesh.
Feda Mohammadi ALP ‘24: Breaking Educational Barriers With Digital Learning
Feda Mohammadi wins the Diana Award for his endeavor to break Afghan educational barriers through the Afghan Scholars Academy.
CAA ’23 Winner Andrew Kanyike Publishes Paper Rooted in Hypertension Project
Andrew Kanyike expands on his learnings from his hypertension-based CAA project and applies them on a national level through collaborations.
Annmarie Gajdos, ALP ’24, Pursues Passion for Storytelling
Annmarie Gajdos follows her aspirations through her content creation and full-time job at HBO.
Olivier Uwishema, ALP ’23, Gains Accolades For His Neurology Work
Olivier's passion for neurology has earned him numerous accolades in the field of neurology. He has published over 120 scientific articles and presented at international conferences.
Hillary Cardama (ALP ’22): Local Volunteering Leads to U.S. Visit
Hillary Cardama, ALP '22, visited our Cambridge offices as part of her International Visitor Leadership Program's U.S. visit.
Leadership in Action: Meet our ALP Community Moderators
Meet our Aspire Leaders Program Community Moderators, who form a pivotal part of our Discord community by helping our participants.
Digital Skills Empowerment Project by Allaro Dolphine, ALP ’24
Allaro's project reflects on her experiences and aims to equip young women with digital skills that can help them grow their businesses.
Science & Storytelling: A Chat with Sarai Hernández, ALP ’23
Sarai Hernandez, ALP '23, publishes a children's story in collaboration with IGBM on the intricacies of gene editing.
SISF awardee Kainat Siddique’s Green Project
SISF Awardee Kainat Siddique's project aims to uplift women in her community and foster sustainable practices.
Anubhav Singh, ALP ’23, reflects on Alumni Events in New Delhi
Anubhav Singh pens a heartfelt poem reflecting on the recent alumni events in New Delhi.
SISF awardee Khongorzul Batsukh’s ‘Special Olympics’ project
SISF Awardee Khongorzul Batsukh's project aims to break barriers for children with special needs and embrace inclusivity.
