Young leaders from the Middle East and Africa spread inspiration in schools and communities.
Training Begins
AMEL Institute Selects Trainees
AMEL Featured at World Bank Summit
'Never Is Now' Summit on Anti-Semitism & Hate
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My Voice Our Future Kick-Off
Fighting Hate With Understanding
When Love Trumped Hate
AMEL's 1st Anniversary!
Last week, after an exciting and successful year, we celebrated AMEL’s first anniversary in conjunction with Nelson Mandela’s centennial,
Reflecting on Year One
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#JusticeForNoura: Death Penalty Overturned
Seeking Refuge Despite the Travel Ban
#WorldRefugeeDay
President Trump Should Work to Save Sudanese Woman
The cause of #JusticeForNoura enjoys unprecedented support from the people of Sudan, as well as the international community. With pressure from Washington, this woman can be saved from the death penalty. It won’t be complete justice for what she’s been through, nor a solution to the larger human rights abuses in Sudan, but it would be an important step in the right direction.
Highlights from AMEL Speaker Cedric Nwafor
Cedric grew up on the streets of Bamenda, Cameroon and immigrated to the U.S. in 2010, where he has become an activist and public speaker. He is a graduate of the University of Maryland-College Park, where he recently completed his Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture and Resource Economics, with a focus on Entrepreneurship. Cedric was selected as the Student Commencement Speaker for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Making a Difference Award
Katie Couric's "The Muslim Next Door" Debuts in Washington DC
AMEL President Mohamed Abubakr featured on a panel as part of the premier of National Geographic’s “The Muslim Next Door” hosted by the Muslim American Leadership Alliance (MALA).