David Gotaas was a champion of the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF). His support included serving on the KAEF Committee since 2005, attending Fellow graduation ceremonies, traveling throughout Kosovo and making financial contributions. David celebrated and supported individual Fellows. He also …
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Event - May 4, 2016 Event with Gen. Wesley Clark in New York
WhenWednesday, May 46:00 PM - 9:00 PMWhereBattery Gardens1 Battery PlaceNew York, NY 10004TicketsEvent tickets include cocktails and dinner reception…
You're Invited - Yoga from Kosovo & Social Hour
WhenWednesday February 17, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM ESTWhereAmerican Councils Office 1828 L Street, NWSuite 1200Washington, DC 20036…
KAEF Fellows Featured During Syracuse University's International Week
The Whitman International week is a celebration of diversity and culture organized by the Whitman Graduate Student Organization. It is a festival of sorts that brings together the entire graduate community to showcase the international diversity that all of us bring along. The Diversity Expo was one…
2016 KAEF Interviews Held in Prishtina
The selection process for the 2016 group of KAEF finalists continued with interviews being conducted in Prishtina for the 20 tier-1 semifinalists during the weekend of September 12-13, 2015. Semifinalists were interviewed by American Councils staff from the U.S., Andrew Horsfall from Syracuse Univer…
2015 KAEF Fellows Begin Program
The incoming 2015 group of KAEF Fellows arrived in the U.S. to begin their program on August 12, 2015. A Beginning of Program Orientation (BOP) was held for those KAEF Fellows on August 13 - 14, 2015 in Washington, DC. Several American Councils staff members conducted the orientation. A variety of t…
In Honor of David Gotaas
The KAEF Advisory Committee and American Councils for International Education are deeply saddened by the death of David J. Gotaas on May 23, 2015. A tireless advocate on behalf of Kosovo and its people, David was instrumental in the creation and ongoing operation of the KAEF Scholarship fund. David…
Eliza Dushku Benefit Event for KAEF
We are delighted to announce that Eliza Dushku, the well-known Hollywood actress of Albanian descent, has confirmed her attendance as a guest of honor at our KAEF benefit event, to be held in Prishtina on May 28th. Thursday May 28, 2015 19:00 Sheshi 21 Diçka po Zihet Restaurant Prish…
March KAEF Benefit Held in Washington, DC
An EVENING OF CULTURE AND DISCOVERY was held in Washington, DC on the evening of March 27, 2015. We are pleased to report that the event generated great interest about the KAEF Program in the Washington, DC community and beyond. The event was recently highlighted on Voice of America.…
Request for Proposal: Creative Services for KAEF Promotional Materials
Open and competitive process Deadline for submission: April 15, 2015 Summary American Councils for International Education is accepting proposals for content development and design of promotional materials for the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF). Established in 2004, KAEF is dedica…
Brikena Avdyli, determined to develop the youth of Kosova
"Don't know why the effort, it's not going to get any better in here. Why haven't you stayed in the States?" - It is precisely the expression that Brikena hears the most since her return to her native Kosova. It is this expression, which Brikena does not want to hear any more. She is strongly dedica…
Kosovo American Education Fund Celebrates 10 Years
The Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) celebrates its tenth anniversary as well as the arrival of its newest class of seven graduate fellows. This group of select students from Kosovo will begin their studies in some of the country's most prestigious university graduate programs. Over the last te…