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AYA Staff Member Observes Ramadan in Solidarity with Muslim Exchange Students

June 3, 2024 AYA 1 Comment

Ashleigh Caws with KL-YES Program students

Ashleigh Caws, AYA Director of Operations & Special Programs, with YES Program Students Each year, many high school exchange students across the United States observe the Muslim holiday of Ramadan. To gain a greater appreciation and understanding of what an AYA exchange … [Read more...]

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