It has already been a busy Civic Education week for the second group of participants!
The students filled their time with sessions on media literacy and disability rights, leadership workshops, embassy visits, and a tour of monuments. Thank you to our FLEXers for their enthusiasm and commitment to making a difference!
🌍 #FLEXProgram #FLEXUzbekistan #CivicEducation

Happy Navruz from the FLEX Alumni community!
In the spirit of festivity, our alumni recently gathered for a fun picnic in the Japanese garden of Tashkent. 🌸
FLEX community remains active even after completing the program through mentorship, networking opportunities, and community engagement. FLEX Alumni work together to continue their goals of cultural exchange.
#FLEXProgram #FLEXUzbekistan #FLEXAlumni #HappyNavruz #SpringCelebration

Prom night🌟The school year is coming to an end, and some schools are already hosting proms. For exchange students on the FLEX program, it's not just a dance event. Prom is a celebration of a transformative journey in America, lifelong friendships, and the memories that will forever be cherished 💃🕺✨
#FLEXProgram #ExchangeYear #MemoriesForLife

🎉 Celebrating 30 Years of FLEX! 🎉

On May 25, the FLEX 30th Anniversary Celebration brought together 55 alumni from various generations and regions.

The celebration commenced with a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations from Laura Brown, Counselor for Public Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Tashkent, and Will O'Roark, American Councils Uzbekistan Country Director.

Six distinguished alumni shared their personal stories, highlighting how the program shaped their careers and lives. A big thank you to Bahodir Ayupov, Bek Abdullaev, Feruza Bobokulova, Oybek Hayitov, Zamira Ataniyazova, Yahyo Ziyaev, and Mushtariy Madrahimova for insights!

The event provided a wonderful opportunity for alumni to reunite, reminisce about shared memories, and create new ones. 🌍✨
#FLEX30 #FLEXAnniversary #FLEXProgram #FLEXAlumni

FLEX is an open, merit-based competition funded by the U.S. Department of State. All students who meet the official eligibility criteria are welcome to take part. There are no program fees and no required preparatory classes, nor are these sanctioned by the program funder or proven to increase chances of success.

Please stay tuned for information about next FLEX competition cycle in August.