We are excited to share with you our fourth "COVID-19: Let's FLEX it!" story, which features Yulia Rashchupkina '04, who is also Global Village 2020 finalist from Uzbekistan. Being an international alumna more than once, she now says that FLEXibility is everything to her!

Enjoy reading her story here: https://bit.ly/2Y80cBm

Don't forget to ❤️ it and ↩️ it with others to spread the word.
Stay calm, optimistic and flexible!

#acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumniuz #letsflexit

FLEX unites and brings people to explore the world together. Our FLEX alumni Otabek Yuldashev '05 and Nodirbek Abdullayev '99 had the chance to stay away from the ongoing pandemic by hiking to the tallest peak of Colorado Mountain which is Mt.Elbert - 14,440 feet. Best friends say, "We love FLEX at the tallest peak of Colorado!" 💙

#OnceFLEXforeverFLEX #acglobal #FLEXprogram #flexalumniuz

It’s a “COVID 19: Let’s FLEX it!” storytime! This time we are happy to feature Irina Kuryazova ‘02 (Khorezm, Uzbekistan/Pearl City, HI, USA) and her story on how much she appreciates family time during the pandemic.

Find her story here: https://bit.ly/2Y80cBm

#acglobal #flexprogam #letsflexit #flexalumni #covid19story

On July 18, 2020 FLEX Alumni bookworms participated in the third book presentation within the framework of the FLEX Alumni Book Challenge Round 2 organized by American Councils Uzbekistan.
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Gulnoza Ahmadova FLEX alumna 2006 has presented a book called “Chakra handbook” by Shalila Sharamon and Bodo J. Baginski. The most important part of the presentation was the meditation session with the participants, which was a very useful and memorable point.
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Gulnoza Ahmedova Fulbright, FLTA alumna 2016 had the chance to present her book of choice the famous “Animal Farm” by George Orwell. She helped everyone identify unique allegory of the characters that were represented in the book.

Participants enjoyed the presentation and the session was full of Q&A at the end.
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#FLEXAlumniBookChallengeRound2 #acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumni #quarantinereading

​​Check out this amazing story! FLEX alumnus Yahyo Ziyayev ’05 (Andijan, Uzbekistan/Memphis, TN, USA) has told us his COVID-19 story from the first line, and how it affected medical personnel.

Find his story here: https://bit.ly/2Y80cBm

#acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumni #letsflexit

​​While most parts of the world are still adapting to quarantine, our FLEX alumni have immediately adjusted to a new reality already. Read our next “COVID-19: Let’s FLEX it” story which features some great things Rashid Gabdulhakov ’04 has implemented in his pandemic lifestyle.

Read his story here: https://bit.ly/2Y80cBm

#acglobal #letsflexit #flexprogram #flexalumniuz

A new job opportunity!

We are hiring a Program Assistant
ESN: STT and ESN: TC Programs Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Read more to apply: https://telegra.ph/American-Councils-Uzbekistan-is-hiring-07-28

​​Today is an International Exchange Day!

Exchange day celebrates the power of international exchange, bringing together alumni and participants of all exchange programs to share cultures, customs, and to give back to their host communities.

Have you gone through an exchange? Were you a host parent? Do you work for an International Exchange? Let’s celebrate together!
Post a picture and hashtag it #ExchangeDay2020, #ExchangesImpact, #ACGlobal.

Let the world see how many of us had this invaluable opportunity and the luck of being on an Exchange!

On August 1, 2020, American Councils Uzbekistan hosted a webinar on “Inclusive education: How to combat ableism in Uzbekistan” dedicated to the 30th anniversary of ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Guest speakers Dilmurod Yusupov, Doctoral researcher at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Rauf Salahodjaev, FLEX alumnus 2004, Senior Research Fellow at WIUT, Founder of ERGO Analytics, and Bobobek Khalilov, Student at Webster University in Tashkent (has a hearing impairment) gave an informative and interactive session on how to combat ableism in Uzbekistan and worldwide.

The live session was full of Q&A as well as appreciations for hosting this type of webinar. Our moderator Gulnaz Bektemirova ’02 facilitated the session encouraging the maximum engagement of both participants and guest speakers during the webinar.

We appreciate the participation of those who attended the online event and was caring and active during the session.

Access the webinar recording here
Celebrate. Learn. Share.

#acglobal #ADA30 #AccessForALL

​​American Councils for International Education announced the awardees of the latest round of Central Asia University Partnerships Program (UniCEN) grants to support projects between U.S. and Uzbek higher education institutions.

Funded by the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the Central Asia University Partnerships (UniCEN) program builds capacity for substantive international engagement between higher education institutions in the United States and Central Asia. UniCEN supports selected universities across Central Asia to achieve a practical, practicable understanding of the U.S. higher education system and how to engage successfully in partnerships.

Partnership Seed Grants and Project Grants were awarded to support catalyzing additional relationships between U.S. international administrators and faculty with Uzbekistan counterparts and long-term projects with broader economic and social impact.

Please see the link below for the list of UniCEN award winners:
https://unicen.americancouncils.org/central-asia-university-partnerships-program-unicen-awards-announcement/


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​​#USCAEFfinalist #USCAEFUZ2020

Drumroll, please! 🎊🥁

Meet our US-CAEF 2020 scholarship winner!

Surayyo Khayrullaeva is an active contributor with a background in several leadership projects in Kashkadarya. She emphasizes that social and emotional learning (SEL) is the foundation of leadership development. Surayyo wants to make a deep research, study and listen to the needs of her peers, and then design programs to meet these needs.
"Leadership is making others and situations better as a result of your presence and making that impact lasts in your absence. This work can begin at any age, and doesn’t require a title or role!" says Surayyo

Right on! Good luck with your future endeavors, Surayyo!

​​FLEX Alumni Heads Up! 📣

American Councils is searching for interested FLEX alumni from all FLEX Program countries to participate in a workshop focused on English Teaching. Working together with a team of American Councils staff, U.S.-based trainers, and alumni mentors, participating alumni will learn about teaching techniques, organizational skills, and classroom management strategies, among other topics, to help them implement successful English teaching projects.

📆The Workshop will take place virtually on October 5-9, 2020.

Who can participate in the FLEX Alumni English Teaching Workshop?

Approximately 50 FLEX alumni will be selected by panel evaluators of American Councils and/or FLEX Alumni program staff based on the submitted application and proposed project ideas.

📌Eligibility criteria

FLEX Alumni of all years from all countries may apply.

📌Preference will be given to:
Active FLEX alumni and City Representatives.
Those alumni whose applications highlight a need for the training and a desire to utilize workshop content in addressing needs identified in their communities.
Alumni who have not previously attended a FLEX English Teaching Workshop.

📌Workshop Costs:
Participation in the FLEX Alumni English Teaching Workshop is free for the selected participants.

📌Application Information:
Interested applicants must complete and submit the online application with all accompanying materials and a picture for the workshop handbook by August 31, 2020, 11:30 PM EST.

Late submissions will not be accepted!
For questions, write to flexalumni@americancouncils.org

Apply here: https://flexalumniprogram.submittable.com/submit/171234/flex-alumni-english-teaching-workshop-2020

​​#UBLfinalist2020 #Cohort1

Please, meet Islombek Ibragimov!

Islombek is a Founder & CEO of the "AKBAR HOLDINGS" group of companies. He tries to achieve respect in the community, run fair business, introduce Uzbekistan as one of the best travel destinations into the global community, even contributes to fighting the corruption in society.

Islombek participated in various tourism fairs and symposiums held in Uzbekistan and abroad, he also has become a Professional Tourismologist - First Category Specialist and finalist of WTO and UNESCO joint program on International Tourism in Central Asia. Good Team member of ILO in translation and Certificate of Appreciation of Asian Weightlifting Championship awardee, holder of 9th Belt of Kiokushinkai Karate Mixed Style. He is a true lover of playing Ping-Pong, football, swimming and traveling to undiscovered places.

Islombek has strong motivation to learn and grow professionally through participating in Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program and the capacity to share his knowledge.

We wish good luck to our UBLP finalist! 😉

​​#USCAEFfinalist #USCAEFUZ2020

Round of applause, please! 👏🏻

Meet our US-CAEF 2020 scholarship winner!

Alimbek Daliev from Kattakurgan, Samarkand region, has a unique story to share. When the government declared nationwide strict quarantine, Alimbek and his friends, who were concerned about living conditions of vulnerable people during the pandemic, became volunteers in the project “Saxovat va ko’mak”.

“It was an extremely important life experience for me that taught me to value and cherish what I have. Soon, I will effectively use all my soft and hard skills to become a highly demanded economist and will undoubtedly invest my share in the development of my motherland, Uzbekistan!” says Alimbek.

Good job! You are our hero, Alimbek! 💚

​​Great News!

FLEX testing for 2021-2022 academic year is moving online, for more information please click here!

​​Heads up for the freshest “COVID-19: Let’s FLEX it” series!

This time our FLEX alumna 2004 Guzal Sultankhodjaeva (Tashkent, Uzbekistan/Goose Creek, SC, USA) shares interesting moments of her pandemic lifestyle learning to be flexible and resilient during prolonged uncertainty.

Check out her amazing story here: https://bit.ly/2Y80cBm

#acglobal #flexprogram #flexalumniuz #acuzbekistan #letsflexit

​​#UBLfinalist2020 #Cohort1

Please, meet Amalia Ergasheva!

Amalia has become a finalist of Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program 2020

Amalia is an international relations specialist at the Technology Park of Software and IT (IT Park). She is currently working in a team, building up a strong local startup ecosystem by developing IT-infrastructure and providing support for innovative startups.
Since Amalia highly values the globalization process, she has always wanted a career in international business. And as International Relations Manager, she is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with international partners and investors interested in innovative startups and the development of IT sector in Uzbekistan.

As Amalia wants to continue her work on building global business communities and startup-ecosystem in Uzbekistan, she strongly believes that Uzbekistan Business Leaders Program would challenge her to go beyond her view of leadership, would help to develop skills, and make a great contribution to the development of IT Park and Uzbekistan.

Stay motivated, Amalia!

#acglobal #uzbekistanbusinessleaders #acuzbekistan

American Councils for International Education is excited to announce that the English Speaking Nation (ESN) Core Trainer application is now open! The application will be open from August 25th – October 15th and applicants will be considered for the second cohort of the program.

The English Speaking Nation: Secondary Teacher Training program is funded by Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan and implemented by American Councils in close cooperation with the Ministry of Public Education. The program offers English language teachers and trainers the opportunity to enhance their pedagogical skills and professional disciplinary expertise while participating in a rigorous training program delivered by TESOL International and George Mason University. Upon finishing the full training course, successful candidates will earn a TESOL Core Certificate and will be inducted into Uzbekistan’s Core Teacher Trainers Corps.

Application deadline: October 15, 2020 – no later than 17:00 (Tashkent time)

For more information about the eligibility criteria please see the Program Overview and to apply for the Program visit the program website at: https://www.esn-teachers.org/apply/core-teacher-trainer-application.