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Then, expert faculty mentors will challenge students to apply classroom knowledge to projects that benefit their communities.<br \/>\n\u00a0<br \/>\nUNITED is working to build relationships with U.S. youth organizations to build upon the lessons, ideas and work that emerges during the exchange program. The program will emphasize projects focused on women\u2019s empowerment and strengthening civil society.<\/p>\n<div class=\"video-container\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UNITED Info Session\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hE79C22SnN0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>All participants who successfully complete the program and follow-up evaluation will earn Certificates of Completion. 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