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African Youth Build Bridges in America | Burlington News
Sixty-five high schoolers from ten African nations are on a life-changing three-week U.S. journey, exploring D.C., Alabama, New York, and Vermont through the Youth Ambassadors Africa Program. Funded by the State Department despite recent aid cuts, the initiative builds leadership, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural understanding. Students like Darius from Rwanda and Mariah from Seychelles are thrilled to experience American life, from maple creemee tastings to staying with welcoming Vermont families. Hosts say teens everywhere share common ground, and a spontaneous African dance at a…
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