Esther Benjamin
@EstherTBenjamin
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CEO @WorldEdServices | Alumna @BarackObama | Higher Education | Global Engagement | Social Enterprise | Inclusive Economies | Opinions Mine
New York, NY
Joined November 2015
RT @SkollCentre: In our most recent #InsightsforAction seminar on 1 Dec (online recording here! our speakers- Reja….
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RT @SkollCentre: 🍂Please join us on Friday 1st December (⏰15:30-16:30 GMT) for next month's #InsightsforAction seminar 'Leading for Impact….
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With the launch of the #USforSuccess coalition, @WorldEdServices looks forward to working with other mission-driven organizations to prioritize the success of #IntlStudents, as well as the success of the local communities where they study and settle.
usforsuccess.org
Coalition across sectors seeks to ensure the United States can more effectively attract a greater and more diverse population of international students the and ensure their success.
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🌍The @RefugeesIntl 2023 Advocacy Awards last week was so inspiring. 🌟The evening highlighted the rich contributions refugees and forcibly displaced people make when they can rebuild their lives in welcoming communities. #WithRefugees
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"[In] a world seeing so many global challenges, we require global solutions. And global solutions require an ability to think more globally and to think more internationally." . Great interview with @FantaAwNAFSA, a leader who continues to inspire me: .
wenr.wes.org
NAFSA's Dr. Fanta Aw discusses the indispensability of diversity, the transformative power of international education, and more.
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Phenomenal!! A proud #SouthAfrican #Springboks fan celebrating #WorldCup2023 victory in #DC!! Yes, that’s a hand-painted #RSA jumpsuit. The best home security camera footage. @callumgowar03.
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It is an honor to be recognized by @ThePIENews and to be amongst such a powerful cohort of change makers in the international education space. I am excited for all that we can achieve together as we support the next generation of leaders. . #IntlEd
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On this #WelcomingWeek2023, join us as we shine a light on and celebrate the important contributions newcomers bring to our communities.
As we kick off #WelcomingWeek2023, it’s important to highlight the immeasurable contributions of newcomers. As an organization focused on helping immigrants & refugees thrive, we believe that opening doors & embracing diversity helps build a better future.
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Important trends, outcomes, and perceptions about the value of college in the U.S. in the @nytimes today.
nytimes.com
For most people, the new economics of higher ed make going to college a risky bet.
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The #WES team was in action during the #IEASA Conference. Oumar Sanga and I presented on the international mobility of African #HigherEd qualifications, and Beka Tavartkiladze presented on refugee qualification recognition alongside colleagues at #SAQA and @ScalabriniCT.
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We started our #SouthAfrica trip with a visit to the South Africa Qualifications Authority (SAQA). We discussed the SAQA-WES partnership focused on a recently completed pilot program to address the needs of forcibly displaced people in South Africa. #WithRefugees
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This past week, I had the privilege to visit #SouthAfrica alongside my colleagues Beka Tavartkiladze and Oumar Sanga to share @WorldEdServices’ work, to deepen partnerships, and to learn from thought leaders across government, higher education, and more.
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Looking forward to joining my WES colleague Oumar Sanga this Thursday to present on ‘Unlocking Opportunities: The International Mobility of African Higher Education Qualifications’ at IEASA's 25th Annual Conference in South Africa. . #IEASA .#HigherEd.
ieasa-conference.studysa.org
Welcome This August, join colleagues from across the international higher education sector for the 27th Annual IEASA Conference in the beautiful university town of Stellenbosch, Western Cape. Under...
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The IMPRINT Coalition is expanding. Join this dynamic network that is working towards advancing public policies to support economic inclusion for all!
Is your organization looking for opportunities to increase the economic inclusion of immigrants and people who have been forcibly displaced? Join IMPRINT to be a part of a movement that's championing critical workforce reforms! .
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Paolo is a powerful advocate for many communities we engage with at WES. His insights will be so valuable to our organization and our mission. We are excited to have Paolo join our Board of Trustees.
WES is pleased to welcome John Paolo Varias to its Board of Trustees. Paolo is currently Associate Director of Clinical and Support Services for the Niagara Region in Ontario, Canada. Welcome, Paolo! . Read more:.
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RT @WorldEdServices: Congratulations to the 10 entrepreneurs joining the Climate Justice for Migrants & Communities of Color program to hel….
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