Kanza Javed, an international award-winning author and SUSI alumna, has been making waves in the literary world. Her work has been recognized and praised by various renowned figures, including some of the biggest names in Pakistani cricket. Recently, she was featured in #HamarayHeroes2023, a video series that celebrates the inspiring ...
U.S. Mission Pakistan Deputy Chief of Mission, Andrew Schofer, recognized Pakistani midwife Neha Mankani as the 2023 “Woman of Courage” at an event celebrating Women’s History Month on March 20th. Neha Mankani, a Fulbright Program alumna, was honored for her exceptional work in establishing the Mama Baby Fund, which helps ...
We know that applying for programs like the Humphrey Program can be overwhelming, especially with new requirements in place. That’s why we are here to help! We want to make sure that all eligible candidates have the opportunity to apply for the program and have their questions answered. Join us ...
We are thrilled to announce that Pakistani journalist and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Alumna Sidra Iqbal and Communications and Gender Expert Marva Bari will be joining our program host Grace Carroll for an exciting discussion on women’s impact in the workplace in honor of Women’s History Month. As an ...
By: Shehneela Mazhar We are excited to share that PUAN’s Youth Group Director and Honorary Counselor AJK North Chapter, Waqi-ul-Hassan, recently organized a fantastic networking activity for the students of English Works Muzaffarabad. The event was filled with fun and learning opportunities, and it aimed to educate students about the ...
We believe that uplifting the voices of socially-vulnerable individuals is crucial, especially in today’s world. Across the globe, advocacy for underrepresented groups is an essential part of democracy, and feminist resistance movements in Pakistan are no exception. That’s why we’re excited to announce that PUAN’s Global UGrad alumna, Huda Bhurghi, ...
We are thrilled to announce that the Music, Art, and Culture cluster of PUAN Rwp-Isb Chapter recently hosted an incredible evening of Kathak dance by Alina Chaudry at the Lincoln Corners Pakistan, National Library. The performance was a true masterpiece that left the audience spellbound! Following the performance, an insightful ...
Ms. Monica Medina- Special Envoy for Biodiversity and Water Resources, visited Pakistan and was joined by Andrew Schofer, Deputy Chief of Mission for a dinner reception. The meet-up was also attended by members of Pakistan-U.S. Alumni Network’s and other Embassy and PUAN attendees. The event showcased two documentaries – K-2 ...
Pawan Singh Arora (IVLP alumnus) broke the glass ceiling by becoming the first gazetted officer from the Sikh community in Pakistan. While assisting the governor of Punjab, he oversees the Kartarpur project and arranged the first International Sikh Convention. In his promotion of religious and heritage tourism, he collaborated with ...
Meridian International Center, in partnership with the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, implements the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Impact Awards Initiative (IIA). IVLP Impact Awardees from across the world administer community impact projects that build on their experiences and promote innovative solutions to shared challenges. IIA aims to engage ...
