Educational Programs

K9 Ambassador and CHAMPS Team on the Move: Pennsylvania & Connecticut Tour

2 days ago4 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...

MLI Staff

Nov 201 min read

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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....

Empowering Students and Teachers for Community Wellbeing: A Glimpse into Our Colombian Schools

Luz Angela G.

Aug 262 min read

Journey for Change

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...

Celebrating the Success of Another CHAMPS Colombia – USA Year!

Luz Angela G.

May 82 min read

Educational Programs

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...

Rico and MLI CHAMPS Team Travel North for Spring Visits

Anne W

Apr 173 min read

Educational Programs

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...

MLI CHAMPS Students Celebrate International Mine Awareness Day

Anne W

Apr 32 min read

Educational Programs

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...

GCS CHAMPS Student, JonPaul Marschall, Completes Campaign

Anne W

Feb 73 min read

Educational Programs

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...

Creating Safe, Supportive, and Environmentally Conscious Communities

Luz Angela G.

Dec 19, 20233 min read

Journey for Change

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...

Education Progams Director Travels to Bosnia-Herzegovina

Anne W

Nov 28, 20233 min read

Educational Programs

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...

MLI Staff

Oct 25, 20233 min read

Educational Programs

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...

Empowering Change: Young Leaders Transform their Communities, One Initiative at a Time

Luz Angela G.

Oct 25, 20232 min read

Journey for Change

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)...

Anne W

Sep 18, 20232 min read

Educational Programs

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. ...

Rico Cosby: The Heroic Work of a Mine Detection Dog

Anne W

Sep 13, 20231 min read

Educational Programs

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...

Overcoming Hardships through Collaboration

Luz Angela G.

Jul 21, 20233 min read

Journey for Change

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...

PMPS Students Get Ready to Turn Community Challenges into Opportunities!

Luz Angela G.

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Journey for Change

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...

Peace Through Sport - Session 8 Kicks off with Guest Speaker Stephen Schirra

Anne W

Jul 18, 20232 min read

Educational Programs

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...

Colombian and U.S. Teachers Work Together Toward a Common Cause

Luz Angela G.

Jul 11, 20233 min read

Journey for Change

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...

Canine Ambassador - Rico Cosby A Year in Review

Anne W

Jun 27, 20232 min read

Educational Programs

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,...

Students Embark on a New Journey for Change!

Luz Angela G.

Jun 27, 20232 min read

Journey for Change

Students Embark on a New Journey for Change!

Today, we celebrate five years of progress in an extraordinary journey for change. Through the Peace Makers and Problem Solvers Program...

Rico Travels to Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

Anne W

Jun 1, 20232 min read

Educational Programs

Rico Travels to Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

Rico had a busy two weeks visiting organizations and schools in 3 states giving 5 demonstrations to more than 750 people. He happily...