Gather Reporters Showcase All Six Regions

July 18, 2020

In May, JA Worldwide selected one alumnus from each of the six JA regions—Europe, Americas, MENA, Asia Pacific, and USA—to serve as Gather Reporters, international storytellers tasked with interviewing inspiring individuals, recording videos, and producing content for the JA Worldwide social-media channels and Gather, the JA alumni community. Over the last two months, the Gather Reporters have worked on showcasing their regions through writing and video projects. We invite you to read and view these pieces:

MENA: “This is INJAZ Al-Arab” by Sara

The Arab world extends from Comoros in Africa to Iraq in Asia. The region includes such monumental sights as the Egyptian pyramids, Petra, and Kaaba. Despite its rich past and long history, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is characterized by youthfulness, particularly because it is the most youthful region in the world with over 30% of the population being under 30. With over 100 million youth in the Arab world, institutions like INJAZ have a big responsibility. Read more.

Americas: “This is JA Americas” by Justin

See more on Gather.

Africa: “This is JA Africa” by Fungai

Africa is one of the most beautiful places in the world, from its nature to a wide variety of its wildlife. The second-largest continent in the world behind Asia, 54 countries call Africa home. The continent is incredibly diverse, with over 1,500 languages spoken across the continent. Nigeria alone is said to have more than 250 cultural clans. Africa is well known for its magnificent flora and fauna from the desert plants capable of withstanding dry and harsh weather conditions to the most feared animal on earth, the lion. Read more.

Asia Pacific: “This is JA Asia Pacific” by Howard

See more on Gather.

Europe: “This is JA Europe” by Senni

JA Europe is the largest non-profit organization in Europe to provide education programs for entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy. JA Europe is a member of JA Worldwide and actually has the largest number of students in the JA Company Program globally. More than 360,000 students from over 40 countries across Europe take part in the JA Company Program each year. Read more.

USA: “This is JA USA” by Rhea

The United States is known globally for being a diverse land of opportunity and dreams. JA USA has a huge impact throughout the entire region. Though composed of only one country, JA USA is an extremely diverse region with over 106 area offices throughout the country, from Southern California to Washington, D.C. Read more.

Stay tuned for more exciting content from our six Gather Reporters.