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On this , we are reminded of the power of dialogue in breaking down the walls that divide us.
At Soliya, we believe that meaningful conversations rooted in empathy and understanding are the key to unraveling polarization and fostering global unity.
Let’s come together to listen, learn, and connect—because peace starts with us. 🌍💬
Join us in this mission to create a more understanding world.

🚨 Exciting Announcement! 🚨
Registration for Soliya's Connect Program Fall 2024 is NOW OPEN, featuring our newest addition — Connect Bel3araby! 🌍 This is your chance to facilitate or coach, empowering young adults worldwide through cross-cultural dialogue.

🔑 Who’s Eligible?
This opportunity is open to Soliya facilitators, coaches, and trainees who have completed the Intro Course and/or Advanced Training.

🗓️ Deadlines:

Connect Global: September 29, 2024
Connect Express & Connect Bel3araby: October 20, 2024
💬 Ready to make an impact?
Sign up now and be part of a global movement! https://bit.ly/3B3LFhq

Global Circles is seeking candidates from the Global Circles alumni community for our Fall 2024 program. Eligible candidates should be from the United States, the Middle East or North Africa.

Interns will be active members of the Global Circles team, working to ensure quality program development and implementation. They will receive a stipend and be able to participate in Soliya's facilitation training program at no cost.

Applications will be accepted until August 26, 2024.

Ready to apply? Send your resume and cover letter to [email protected] with the subject line "GC internship application"

Need a little more info? Check out the full description: https://bit.ly/3YGVgV2

Soliya’s team is growing! We are hiring two Program Coordinators for our new Arabic-language, inter-regional virtual exchange and training programs.

As a Program Coordinator, you will use your communication, administrative and creative problem-solving skills, either to effectively manage students and alumni in the Connect Program or trainees in the Learning and Development Solutions team.

These are full-time positions based in Tunisia or the Middle East / North Africa region

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4cEJmyt

📣 Calling all current Soliya Facilitators! 📣

Join us for the 2024 (CCD). Together, you will explore the topic " and ", connect with other community members, and share all about your upcoming projects.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Register here: https://bit.ly/3z0trw8

📅 August 30th, 2024
🕒 3 pm GMT
📍 Zoom

Soliya is seeking an Outreach and Partnerships Consultant for our new Arabic-language, inter-regional virtual exchange and training programs.

As an experienced outreach and partnerships consultant, you will work with our international team to promote Soliya's new exchange and training programs in the Middle East and North Africa. You will develop outreach strategies, create engaging marketing materials, and build strong partnerships with universities and civil society organizations across the Middle East and North Africa, playing a critical and strategic role in establishing this pioneering program in the region.

This is a full-time position based in Tunisia or the Middle East / North Africa region

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4dz3Ycb

It’s that time of the year again!

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Community Connection Day (CCD), previously the Facilitator Fair, coming your way on August 30th. It's an event you won't want to miss!

Global Circles will be back in September!

Check out the upcoming topics this fall and save the date for the round(s) most interesting to you.

⚠️ Global Circles alumni will receive an invitation to register before the start of each program.

Thank you to all of our facilitators, senior facilitators, and coaches! Our success each semester is largely due to your engagement and dedication.

Join us in congratulating our final Volunteer Award winners: Eleonora Brugnoli, Anna Belogortceva, Jawhar BenSlama, and Radhia Zrelli

✨ Super Substitute: a substitute facilitator who went above and beyond and was there to support those groups in need.
🏅 All Star Coach: a coach who ensured an all-star experience for their facilitators by offering reliable, empathetic, motivating, and constructive support

Congratulations to our next round of Volunteer Award winners: Alia Gilbrecht, Kara W., and Samar Messaoud.

🛡 Fearless Leader: a coach who did not shy away from challenging group and/or co-facilitator dynamics by supporting constructive collaboration, self-other awareness, and more.
🔁 Comeback Kid: a facilitator returning after at least 4 semesters of inactivity and who rocked it!
🌱 Growth Weaver: a coach who offered insightful ways to develop facilitation skills, enhance the group’s learning, and supported facilitators ability to get to the root of group and facilitator dynamics through fostering self-other awareness.

Congratulations to the following Volunteer Award winners: Rukshi Brownlow, Sena Bayraktar, Aarifa Stewart, and Emna E.

💡 Innovator: a facilitator who was innovative in bringing creative ideas to their sessions regularly throughout the semester.
💫 Rising Star: a facilitator who demonstrated advanced facilitation skills and/or showed strong drive to learn and develop skills early in their facilitation journey.

Join us in congratulating our next round of Volunteer Award winners: Toqa Mahmoud, Kara W., Esha Riaz, Tim Steckler, and Ioana-Rodica Ciuca

🤝 Crossroads Collaborators: a facilitator who proactively worked on engaging with differences across working styles, culture, and availability with their colleagues.
🏋️‍♀️ Heavy Lifter: a facilitator who co-facilitated more than one group and managed to have an excellent semester.

Every semester, our amazing team of facilitators go above and beyond to create the space to explore similarities, embrace differences, and build meaningful connections during Connect Program.

Today please join us in congratulating our first round of Volunteer Award winners: Elisabeth Razesberger, Amy Sit, Hajar Allali, and Miguel Barreto

🎤 Brave Soloist: a facilitator who bravely took on the challenge of solo-facilitating a dialogue group.
🎗 Dynamic Master: a facilitator who encountered difficult group dynamics, showed self and group awareness, and persevered in an effort to turn those challenges into learning opportunities.

To all those who participated in Global Circles dialogue this past Spring, we want to thank you for trusting us on your journey. And we hope you'll join us again in the Fall to over topics that matter today!

To our amazing facilitators and coaches, we are forever grateful for the time and effort you each put into creating an environment where participants felt valued and included.

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Soliya is seeking a Program Coordinator for our Connect Program team!

As a Program Coordinator, You will work closely with the team on implementing Soliya’s Connect Program and its continued engagement activities; and use your communication, administrative and creative problem-solving skills to effectively manage students and alumni in the Connect Program.

This is a full time position, based in Tunisia.

Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3yZQWWd

Soliya is seeking proposals from innovative marketing firms to enhance our digital presence!

Our goal is to optimize our website, elevate our social media engagement, and expand our community outreach efforts. We invite experienced marketing companies to submit their proposals to provide comprehensive digital marketing solutions tailored to our unique needs.

Learn more and submit a proposal: https://bit.ly/4aXl1mn

Soliya is seeking a Program Officer for our Learning & Development team!

As a Program Officer, you will use your communication, administrative, and creative problem-solving skills in the training content adaptation to the Arabic context and implementation ensuring excellence in training delivery and continuous refinement of our products and tools.

This is a full-time position, based in Tunisia or the Middle East/North Africa region

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3VaCyBP

Soliya is seeking a Program Officer!

As a Program Officer you will use your keen understanding of Soliya’s dialogue model and your grasp of the key issues and dynamics in the Middle East and North Africa to develop curricula and program content for Soliya’s first-ever Arabic virtual exchange program.

You will collaborate closely with a global team and use your communication, administrative, and creative problem-solving skills to effectively support and manage our volunteer facilitators in Soliya’s newest offering.

This is a full-time position, based in the Middle East/North Africa region

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3ReOtxb

"What truly inspires me about Soliya is its profound commitment to diversity and fostering global citizenship. In a world increasingly connected by technology, these values are essential for uniting people and driving progress across generations. Soliya is a crucial 'third place' where meaningful conversations can happen, bridging cultural divides and promoting understanding. I've discovered many ways to grow and thrive within Soliya, including the facilitation training course and the Connect Program alumni management internship."

Ella will be joining the Connect Program team as an intern this summer. Welcome Ella! 🎉

📢 Calling all passionate facilitators and coaches in the Soliya community!

Are you ready to level up your coaching and facilitation game? Our annual call for applicants is officially underway!

If you're excited about taking on a new challenge and eager to hone your skills in a supportive environment, check out more details and apply to become:
👩🏻‍💻 a senior facilitator ( https://bit.ly/3WUU8MI ) or
🎖 a coach ( https://bit.ly/3WUU8MI ).

"Revisiting Soliya’s learning materials, applying this knowledge in day-to-day communication, and meaningful connections with cross-cultural communities have gradually become my hobbies. So I have been looking for an opportunity to turn walls into windows, contribute to our common thriving mission, and plant seeds of new learning initiatives and watch them grow. 'Here and now' is the right time to act, beginning with myself, empowering local communities with an educational toolkit, fostering meaningful communication, and progressively extending our efforts to a global scale.

Anna ill be joining the Learning & Development Solutions team as our Learning Experience Designer. Welcome Anna! 🎉

"I've been with Soliya since 2019. After participating in various programs, I took the Facilitation Training and began my journey as a facilitator and coach. I've found Soliya to be a healthy environment in which to grow and improve my skills."

Merna will be joining the Learning & Development Solutions team as a Program Coordinator. Welcome Merna! 🎉

Soliya is seeking a Virtual Exchange Program Manager for a new program!

As an experienced program manager, you will lead a team in the Middle East and North Africa to pilot Soliya’s new inter-regional virtual exchange program. You will foster relationships with universities in the MENA region to establish strong partnerships for the new program, lead the implementation of Soliya’s first-ever Arabic language virtual exchange and training program, grow a community of youth leaders within the region, and play a pivotal role in the overall design, strategy and evolution of the project.

This is a full-time position based in Tunisia or the Middle East/North Africa region

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/4aAcS7c

Soliya is seeking a Program Manager for our Learning & Development Solutions team!

As the L&D Solutions Program Manager you will use your communication, strategic planning, program oversight expertise, and creative problem-solving skills to effectively promote and manage a variety of Soliya’s learning solutions and liaise with partners and customers as needed. The role requires a deep understanding of divisive issues particularly within the US context, and an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion trends.

This is a full-time, remote position based in the US

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3wBVL7k

"Today I want to work with Soliya because I believe in the mission of bringing people from different cultures together through meaningful conversations. It's all about understanding and empathy, values I hold dear. I see it as a chance to make a difference in the world, to meet some amazing people and learn from their perspectives. It's like being part of a big, friendly global family that's all about building bridges and breaking down barriers."

Hanen, a alumna, will be joining the Global Circles team as a Program Coordinator. Welcome Hanen! 🎉

Global Circles is discussing Life this June! Reserve your spot today!

⌛️ Apply by May 26th: http://bit.ly/Apply-GC
🗓 Fridays, June 14 & 21
🕑 2pm or 5pm GMT/ 10am or 1pm EST
💬 English

⭐️Previous Global Circles participants will receive an email invitation to register before the program starts. The Stevens Initiative Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

Connect Program has finished and we wanted to share how things went! Check out this sneak peek into the highlights and feedback from each of the main stages of our program process.

Weeks 5 & 6: the sincere transformation stage.
🔸Participants focus shifts from trying to force their opinions upon the rest of the group to trying to understand others’ perspectives.
🔸Facilitators note that participants are using new communication techniques each session and every participant is actively engaged in discussions now.

Weeks 7 & 8: the forward-looking brainstorming and activation stage.
🔸Participants begin brainstorming how this experience, and things learned as a group, could be utilized and transferred outside the program context.
🔸Facilitators create the space for expressing final reflections and enable concrete thinking about the steps going forward.

In the final weeks, participants reflect on the impact of the discussions, the experiences shared in session, and the relationships they've built. Participants apply what they've learned in the Connect Program with their broader communities through their final projects.

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Soliya’s Board Chair, Shamil Idriss, appearing on CNN emphasizing the importance of building trust and dialogue on US campuses during these critical times. https://bit.ly/3Wrqy15

Explore how young people on campuses can transform the way they engage with difference by experiencing first-hand the art of constructive civil discourse and nurturing their ability to be empathetic, to listen to radically different opinions, to think critically, and to collaborate effectively with others through Soliya’s Campus Dialogue programs and trainings: https://soliya.net/campus-dialogue

CNN x Search for Common Ground: How to Address Polarization on College Campuses in the United States On May 4, Shamil Idriss, CEO of Search for Common Ground, joined CNN's Fredricka Whitfield to discuss the current protests on college campuses across the Uni...