On July 1st, fifteen FLEX alumni from across Turkmenistan gathered for a Re-entry seminar in Archabil Hotel in Ashgabat. The event started with an opening speech by Nona Majidi, Cultural Affairs Officer at the US Embassy in Turkmenistan. Carrie Miller, Country Director of the American Councils in Turkmenistan and Diana Muhammedova’08, FLEX Program Hub Director followed with the welcoming remarks.

The seminar, led by FLEX Alumni Coordinator Yelena Gareyeva’08, and facilitated by Malika Ismailova’10 and Aylar Amanova’19 featured interactive activities such as “Looking Back,” “Understanding What Has Changed,” and “Reverse Culture Shock,” allowing alumni to reflect on their experiences. Additionally, senior alumni shared their achievements and professional successes during the Alumni Panel session.

Guljahan Nepesova’06, USG Alumni Support Grant Manager, and Yelena Gareyeva’08 informed about various grants and opportunities available to USG and FLEX alumni. The day concluded with a professional development training led by the global educator and trainer Simon Norton. Baby alumni posed for the American themed group photos before leaving for their home towns.