City hosts young leaders from North Africa and the Near
East
Photos courtesy of TysonMedia.com
Almost 20 young leaders from Egypt, Israel, Kuwait,
Saudi Arabia and beyond who are concerned with social
and political change at home concluded a three-day
visit in Huntsville Tuesday.
The International Services Council of Alabama - selected
over 91 other councils in the United States - hosted
the delegation, which included reporters, academics,
engineers and government officials. They were selected
for this program by American embassies in their home
countries.
"The U.S. State Department believes that the
next generation of Near East leaders has the potential
to lead the region into a more prosperous and democratic
future," said Luba Cehelska, executive director
of the ISC in Huntsville.
The Near East successor generation has the potential
to lead the region into a more prosperous and democratic
future. As new leaders arise, the United States has
a real and sustained interest in introducing them to
American culture and society and thereby eliminating
stereotypes. This program will familiarize young leaders
with strategies for directing positive political, social
and economic change in a democratic society.
Through meetings, workshops and roundtable discussions,
the group will examine essential leadership skills
needed to balance divergent social demands and interests
when confronting political, social, and economic challenges.
Email: ischsv@co.madison.al.us