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CHAMPS (Children Against Mines Program) Continues to Make an Impact
The Marshall Legacy Institute's Children Against Mines Program -CHAMPS has impacted youth and communities around the world for more than...
Anne W
Apr 93 min read
Young Voices, Shared Vision: Colombia & the U.S. Unite for Change
In 2022, the Children Against Mines Program (CHAMPS) was launched in Colombia. CHAMPS helps youth learn about and become part of the...
Luz Angela G.
Apr 82 min read
K9 Ambassador and CHAMPS Team on the Move: Pennsylvania & Connecticut Tour
Rico is comfy in the car with his special blanket and favorite bone! This November, MLI's K-9 Ambassador Rico was excited to join MLI's...
Anne W
Dec 19, 20244 min read
MLI Launches Peace Through Sport Yemen
The Marshall Legacy Institute, in partnership with the Hadhramout Foundation, is excited to announce the launch of Peace Through Sport....
MLI Staff
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Empowering Students and Teachers for Community Wellbeing: A Glimpse into Our Colombian Schools
This year, the Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS) program is excited to feature two Colombian schools in the Urabá region, where...
Luz Angela G.
Aug 26, 20242 min read
Celebrating the Success of Another CHAMPS Colombia – USA Year!
With the end 2023-2024 Children Against Mines Program (CHAMPS) year on May 6, we're reflecting on a journey filled with enriching...
Luz Angela G.
May 8, 20242 min read
Rico and MLI CHAMPS Team Travel North for Spring Visits
The Marshall Legacy Institute's K9 Ambassador, Rico traveled to Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Connecticut for the MLI Spring CHAMPS...
Anne W
Apr 17, 20243 min read
MLI CHAMPS Students Celebrate International Mine Awareness Day
On Thursday, March 28, students, teachers, and staff from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, and The United States connected via Zoom for...
Anne W
Apr 3, 20242 min read
GCS CHAMPS Student, JonPaul Marschall, Completes Campaign
CHAMPS stands for Children Against Mines Program and is a signature educational program of the Marshall Legacy Institute. JonPaul...
Anne W
Feb 7, 20243 min read
Creating Safe, Supportive, and Environmentally Conscious Communities
The Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS) program recently concluded another successful one-year cycle. The immersive leadership...
Luz Angela G.
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Education Progams Director Travels to Bosnia-Herzegovina
MLI's Educational Programs Director, Anne Wooleyhand, traveled to Bosnia-Herzegovina at the beginning of November. Thanks to generous...
Anne W
Nov 28, 20233 min read
Rico Shines During MLI's Gala Week
Each year, the Marshall Legacy Institute hosts the Clearing the Path Gala in Washington, D.C. This is a very exciting week for MLI's...
MLI Staff
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Empowering Change: Young Leaders Transform their Communities, One Initiative at a Time
In the busy schools of Colombia and the United States, students come together through the Peace Makers and Problem Solvers Program (PMPS)...
Luz Angela G.
Oct 25, 20232 min read
The Impact of Peace Through Sport
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) and American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) partnered in the implementation of Peace Through Sport. ...
Anne W
Sep 18, 20232 min read
Rico Cosby: The Heroic Work of a Mine Detection Dog
The Marshall Legacy Institute's Canine Ambassador, MDD Rico Cosby, has released his first book. The book, Rico Cosby: The Heroic Work of...
Anne W
Sep 13, 20231 min read
Overcoming Hardships through Collaboration
Peace Makers and Problem Solvers - PMPS - offers a platform for youth to support each other in overcoming obstacles and creating positive...
Luz Angela G.
Jul 21, 20233 min read
PMPS Students Get Ready to Turn Community Challenges into Opportunities!
The Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS) curriculum teaches students to see every issue as an opportunity for a solution! Through...
Luz Angela G.
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Peace Through Sport - Session 8 Kicks off with Guest Speaker Stephen Schirra
Stephen Schirra is the founder of Around the Worlds, a non-profit organization that provides free soccer workshops to children from...
Anne W
Jul 18, 20232 min read
Colombian and U.S. Teachers Work Together Toward a Common Cause
Every year, committed teachers in Colombia and the U.S. give their time and energy to empower new student cohorts interested in becoming...
Luz Angela G.
Jul 11, 20233 min read
Canine Ambassador - Rico Cosby A Year in Review
MDD Rico arrived in the United States in early June of 2022 and spent some time with the Marshall Legacy Institute's Executive Director,...
Anne W
Jun 27, 20232 min read