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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


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...

Luz Angela G.
Jun 27, 20232 min read


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...

Anne W
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Peace Through Sport Session 7 Is Off to a Great Start!
The 7th round of Peace Through Sport (PTS) is well underway. Close to 100 students from Lebanon and the United States are participating...

Anne W
May 15, 20232 min read


K9 Ambassador Rico & MLI Staff Head to Capitol Hill
On April 19th, K9 Ambassador Rico Cosby and staff members Indre, Anne, Eden, and Niki of the Marshall Legacy Institute attended Mine...

Anne W
Apr 27, 20231 min read


K9 Ambassador Rico & MLI Staff - CHAMPS Tour to Connecticut/Rhode Island
K9 Ambassador, Rico, and MLI staff members hit the road for spring school visits in Connecticut and Rhode Island in celebration of...

Anne W
Apr 14, 20233 min read


Round 6 of Peace Through Sport Call Ends on a High Note!
Peace Through Sport is a program designed to connect young people from Lebanon and The United States through virtual exchange. During...

Anne W
Mar 8, 20232 min read


Homeschool Students in Rhode Island and Massachusetts Participate in First CHAMPS Call
Nine homeschool students, ages 9-16, from Rhode Island and Massachusetts came together in their first virtual exchange call with staff...

Anne W
Feb 17, 20231 min read


Patrick Doak Motivates Peace Through Sport Participants
On Saturday, February 4th, Patrick Doak shared his story and accomplishments with the Round 6 Peace Through Sport participants. Patrick...

Anne W
Feb 6, 20232 min read


