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Rico's Reach Campaign Kicks Off on Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday! For this year's giving drive, MLI is kicking off a campaign led by K9 Ambassador MDD Rico to sponsor a new mine...
MLI Staff
Nov 29, 20221 min read


PMPS Students Unite for Community Wellbeing
MLI's Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS) - 2022 program came to an end in November. More than 30 students, guided by their teachers...

Luz Angela G.
Nov 23, 20223 min read


Rico’s Road Trip
Rico enjoyed his first big road trip in early November with MLI staff members, Tamara, Elise, and Anne. During his tour, Rico did six...

Anne W
Nov 21, 20222 min read


K9 Ambassador Rico Shines During Gala Week
K9 Ambassador, Rico, made his official debut at schools and special functions during the week of The Marshall Legacy Institute's 25th...

Anne W
Oct 26, 20222 min read


PMPS Journey for Change Makes and Impact
More than 40 young people from the United States and Colombia began their journey as the 2022 Peace Makers and Problem Solvers – PMPS...

Anne W
Sep 14, 20224 min read


Peace Through Sport - Impressive Youth at Work!
The fourth session of MLI's Peace Through Sport program came to an end on August 27 with the presentation of student projects. The 100+...

Anne W
Aug 29, 20222 min read


Join the PMPS Journey for Change!
Join the #PMPSjourneyforchange! Help young change-makers in Colombia create community impact by: 1) Donating to support their social...

Luz Angela G.
Jul 27, 20224 min read


Round 4 of Peace Through Sport is Underway!
The fourth round of MLI's Peace Through Sport (PTS) program is off to a great start. This is our largest group to date with 130 young...

Anne W
Jul 25, 20222 min read


Peace Makers & Problem Solvers Program Launches Project Fundraiser
Over the past four years, The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) has been implementing Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS), a youth...

Luz Angela G.
Jul 19, 20223 min read


CHAMPS Students in Colombia Meet Rico!
CHAMPS (Children Against Mines Program) Colombia students had the opportunity to watch MDD Rico (@mddrico), MLI’s K-9 Ambassador, on his...

Luz Angela G.
Jul 18, 20221 min read


Peace Makers & Problem Solvers
Peace Makers and Problem Solvers (PMPS) is a program that was established in 2018 to virtually connect young people in the United States...

Anne W
Jul 6, 20221 min read


Peace Through Sport Participants Make a Huge Impact
The third session of the Marshall Legacy Institute's Peace Through Sport program concluded with a virtual sharing of student led service...

Anne W
Jun 12, 20222 min read


MDD Rico Named The Marshall Legacy Institute's Next Mine Action Ambassador Dog
Eight year old mine detection dog (MDD), Rico Cosby has been named as the next canine ambassador dog for The Marshall Legacy Institute...

Anne W
Jun 6, 20222 min read


MLI Educational Programs Impact Young Leaders
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) has offered school children in the United States the opportunity to learn about the landmine issue...

Anne W
May 26, 20223 min read


Eden Slater Shares 81 Day Journey to Complete the Appalachian Trail
The Legacy Institute’s Peace Through Sport program welcomed another amazing athlete to join the virtual exchange with students in Lebanon...

Anne W
May 4, 20222 min read


How Does a Young Leader Inspire Others and Affect Change?
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) recognizes Josef Marschall as a young man who lives to inspire and affect change. As a second...

Anne W
Apr 25, 20223 min read


Kyle Beckerman Inspires Peace Through Sport Participants
Kyle Beckerman, former American soccer midfielder, was the guest speaker for a virtual call during MLI's Peace Through Sport program. ...

Anne W
Apr 18, 20221 min read


5th Graders Raising Funds for Landmine Survivors
Fifth grade students from Moffet School in Pennsylvania recently had a virtual tour of the prosthetic center in Bosnia as part of the...

Anne W
Apr 12, 20222 min read


Elementary Students in Colombia and US Share Cultural Information
Through virtual exchange programs, elementary children are learning about other countries and their traditions while building connections...

Luz Angela G.
Apr 8, 20221 min read


Youth Unite for International Mine Awareness Day
April 4 is International Mine Awareness Day, and young people are taking action by creating posters to raise awareness about land mines. ...

Anne W
Apr 4, 20221 min read