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IN THE PRESS

Year 2013

Association of Women in Business (AWiB)
"Real Empowerment of Young People at the Work Place" -by Melat Tekletsadik (Atlas Corps Fellow Class 7, Ethiopia, Host: Global Kids)"
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Georgetown University (Georgetown College)
"Working for the World"
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The Jamestown Foundation
"China-Uganda Relations: Closer is Not Necessarily Better" -by Eva Baguma (Atlas Corps Fellow Class 7, Uganda, Host: Ashoka) and Kenneth Allen"
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Year 2012

GOOD (September 2012)
"Insanity at the 2012 Nexus Global Youth Summit," by Michael Solis (USA, Atlas Corps Fellow serving at Ahmsa)"
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The Express Tribune (September 2012)
"Two Pakistani women feature on 'foreign policy leaders' list"
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GOOD (August 2012)
"Educating the Next Generation of Nonprofit Leaders," by Scott Beale, Atlas Corps Founder & CEO
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ChangeNotes (National Conference on Volunteering and Service, June 2012)
Points of Light convened the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service in Chicago, bringing together more than 5,000 civic leaders to gather, share stories and best practices. During the Opening Session, Points of Light CEO Michelle Nunn celebrated global service innovators including Atlas Corps Founder and CEO Scott Beale.
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NEXTforWomen (April 2012)
"How One Woman Revived the Y...In Ethiopia!" -interview featuring Melat Tekletsadik (Class 6, Ethiopia)"
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Leyte Samar Daily Express (March 2012)
"Son of Calbayog Joins Prestigious International Group"
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World Economic Forum (January 5, 2012)
"Talent Mobility Good Practices - Collaboration at the Core of Driving Economic Growth."

Collaboration at the Core of Driving Economic Growth, prepared in collaboration with Mercer, is based on 55 case studies from around the world. It shows concrete actions that organizations - including companies, governments, academic institutions, and non-profit entities - have implemented to address talent challenges. Among the case studies, the featured solutions to these problems are varied, ranging from shaping academic curricula to better meet an industry's talent needs to training underskilled workers for employment. The report concludes with recommendations on how individual stakeholders can advance successful collaborative talent mobility practices.
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Year 2011

Torch & Trefoil (Winter 2011)
"Increasing the Exchange Rate: Brother Scott Beale's Impact Goes Beyond U.S. Borders"
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Forbes (December 19, 2011)
"Atlas Corps selected to be a feature organization in this year's Catalogue for Philanthropy, after passing a rigorous evaluation and financial review process."
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Catalogue for Philanthropy 2011
"Atlas Corps selected to be a feature organization in this year's Catalogue for Philanthropy, after passing a rigorous evaluation and financial review process."
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Delaware online
"The $13,000 CEO: Nonprofit founder Scott Beale doesn't want a lot of money; he wants a better world."
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Top 99 Under 33 Foreign Policy Leaders, Diplomatic Courier Magazine
"Katia Dantas (Brazil, Class 3): Policy Director for the Latin America & Caribbean International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (ICMEC) describes the impact on foreign policy you have made in your current/past jobs."
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"Pinky Pradhan (India, Class 3): Atlas Corps Fellow and Founder We Care Describe the impact on foreign policy you have made in your current/past jobs."
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The Nonprofit Quarterly (August 2011)
"Egyptian Women Comment on US Civil Society: An Interview with Rick Cohen"
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C-SPAN, Washington Journal (April 2011)
Mirette Bahgat & May Kosba, Atlas Corps, Fellows discuss their work in Egypt, the political climate & revolution in the country, the state of the economy, as well as what they hope to gain from their experience in the U.S. On Thursday, the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces backed a measure that makes protests & strikes illegal in Egypt.
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Huffington Post
Mirette Bahgat (Class 6, Egypt)
"Coptic Christians in Egypt: Standing at the Crossroads" (May 2011)
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"Surviving Between Two Cultures" (March 2011)
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Atlas Corps Founder & CEO, Scott Beale, Honored as Model Citizen Diplomat by the U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy"
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Atlas Corps Founder & CEO, Scott Beale, Honored with EXCEL Award by the Center for Nonprofit Advancement
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Year 2010

WORLDVIEW - The Magazine of the National Peace Corps Association (Fall 2010)
"A 'Reverse Peace Corps' - Atlas Service Corps finds inspiration in a 50-year-old vision"
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US International Council on Disabilities (September 2010)
"USICD welcomes Atlas Corps Fellow from Uzbekistan"
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The Fundraising Journal (August 2010)
"Case Study: Atlas Corps: Strategy for winning grants"

Refresh Blog (July 2010)
"Grantee Update: Atlas Corps, an International Innovation Incubator"

Bisnow: Associations and Nonprofits Newsletter (June 2010)
"Global Network of Good Guys"
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy (May 2010)
"Charities Go to Great Lengths for Prizes but May Lose Focus"
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Year 2009

Parade Magazine (Dec 2009)
"Charities Benefit From Giving Campaign"
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The Chronicle of Philanthropy (Dec 2009)
Social-Media Contests Bring in Donations and Enthusiastic Supporters
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U.D. Messenger - Alumni Magazine (Winter 2009)
Leaders Share Skills Across the Globe
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Assam Times
"Pinky Pradhan Receives Atlas Corps Fellowship" (August 2009)
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The Brookings Institution (June 2009)
"International Volunteer Service: A Smart Way to Build Bridges"
Brookings recently released this Global Views policy paper discussing international service and building bridges. Atlas Corps is mentioned and praised repeatedly throughout the article.
Read the one page profile on Atlas Corps here
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The Washington Post (March 2009)
"Value Added: The Nonprofit Entrepreneur"
The article is on Scott Beale and the creation of Atlas Corps. It provides a well-rounded and personal image of Scott and his accomplishments.
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Year 2008

Foreign Service Journal (Nov 2008)
"From the Peace Corps to the Diplomatic Corps, Part II"
The story of the founding of Atlas Corps mentioned in a feature dedicated to comparing Peace Corps and Foreign Service experiences.
Read the section on Atlas Corps here
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Volunteering & Social Activism: Pathways for Participation in Human Development (Oct 2008)
October 24, 2008- United Nations Day and World Development Information Day, CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation, the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) and the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) launched this joint publication. Based on a study undertaken by the 3 organizations, 2007-2008 Atlas Corps Fellow, Vithika Yadav is profiled on pages 10 & 11.
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Year 2006

El Tiempo Hispano (November, 2006)
"Atlas Corps"
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PODCASTS

Management Systems International Development Podcast: Atlas Corps Health Fellow (2013)
For MSI's sixth podcast offering, Producer Noah Wilderman had a chance to talk with MSI's resident Atlas Corps Global Health Fellow and native Zimbabwean, Luckmore Jalisi. They talked about the Atlas Corps Fellowship Program and Luckmore's background and passion for health issues, especially as they relate to Africa.
Listen to it here

Idealist.org (February 2009)
"Starting a New Service Corps"
Idealist.org interviewed Scott Beale about starting Atlas Corps on their monthly podcast profiling nonprofit leaders.
Listen to it here



TELEVISION

Voice of America Features Atlas Corps Fellows During "Africa Through Our Eyes" Discussion VOA's Ndimyake Mwakalyelye reports on the effectiveness of aid for Africa's development that has generated a lot of discussion over the years.
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Kuch Khaas (Pakistan) Shares an Evening with Atlas Corps Fellows and Founder, Scott Beale Atlas Corps Founder and CEO, Scott Beale, along with Atlas Corps Pakistani Alumni, Masoora Ali and Shamila Keyani, discuss the value of global service.
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IBM THINK Booth | Scott Beale Of Atlas Corps Discusses Leadership Skills & Values At IBM's THINK Forum in New York City, Scott Beale, Founder & CEO of the non-profit Atlas Corps, discusses leadership skills that non-profits and the private sector can learn from each other. He encourages the private sector to instill strong leadership values and non-profits to harness information management and analytics.
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IBM THINK Booth | Scott Beale Of Atlas Corps Discusses Leadership Skills & Values
At IBM's THINK Forum in New York City, Scott Beale, Founder & CEO of the non-profit Atlas Corps, discusses leadership skills that non-profits and the private sector can learn from each other. He encourages the private sector to instill strong leadership values and non-profits to harness information management and analytics.
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Population Action International: Film Screening "Weather Changing"
Esther Kelechi Agbarakwe (Class 7, Nigeria) shares her thoughts during the screening of "Weather Changing." The film, produced by Population Action International (PAI), explores the devastating impacts of climate change on the lives of women in developing countries through personal stories from Ethiopia, Nepal, and Peru.
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Case Foundation
"The Special Sauce for Winning Online Challenges"
The Case Foundation interviewed Scott Beale on why he is so successful at winning online challenges. Scott is featured in minutes 30-60.
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RCN (August 2007)
"Atlas Corps"
Colombia's largest television station, RCN, profiled Atlas Corps and our Colombian Fellows.
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Introduction to Atlas Corps (October 2006)
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MEDIA KIT

Atlas Corps Media Kit
Atlas Corps One Pager
Meet the Atlas Corps Fellows
Case Study of Colombian Fellow Sergio Zuluaga
Case Study of Indian Fellow Vithika Yadav
Meet Atlas Corps Founder Scott Beale
Bios of Past Fellows
Our Board of Directors
Photo Gallery




Newsletter Archives

2013
April 2013: Introducing Class 12 - Atlas Corps grows to 164!
March 2013: For Your Weekend, an Invite, Opportunity and Update
March 2013: Congrats! The Award Goes to. . .
February 2013: Watch Here - Atlas Corps Visits State Department!

2012
December 2012: Announcing Class 11 - Our First Fellows of 2013!
December 2012: Announcing Class 11 - Our First Fellows of 2013!
December 2012: Atlas Corps Top 5 of 2012
November 2012: Politics Aside, Thanks for your Perspective
October 2012: Act Today! 3 Reasons to Act Local & Impact Global
September 2012: Global Service Meets Global Philanthropy
August 2012: Meet Class 10 - Ready to Serve!
June 2012
April 2012
February 2012

2011
December 2011
November 2011
September 2011
June/July 2011
May 2011
April 2011
February/March 2011
January 2011

2010
December 2010
November 2010
October 2010
September 2010
August 2010

Host Organizations

Our U.S. Partners:
American Jewish World Service
AmericaSCORES
AsianAmerican Lead
Ashoka
AYUDA
Center for Inspired Teaching
CentroNia
Civic Enterprises
CORE Group
Free the Slaves
Gay & Lesbian Victory Institute
GBCHealth
GeorgiaForward
Global Citizens Network
Global Fairness Initiative
GlobalGiving
Global Health Corps
Global Kids
GPConnect
Grameen Foundation
Habitat for Humanity
HasNa, Inc.
InsideNGO
International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children
International Peace and Security Institute
International Relief and Development
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota
Management Systems International
MobileActive.org
Mobilize.org
National Audubon Society
NCOC
New York Needs You
One World Youth Project
Operation Smile
Out & Equal Workplace Advocates Partners of the Americas
Points of Light Institute
Population Action International (PAI)
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
U.S. Fund for UNICEF
U.S. Peace Corps

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Our Team

Scott Beale, The Founder and CEO

Scott Beale is the founder of Atlas Service Corps and an experienced social entrepreneur who has started three citizen sector organizations and helped... Read more..

Fellows

Gbenga Ogunjimi, 29, Lagos Nigeria

Gbenga has ten years of experience in the nonprofit sector, where he has focused primarily on development. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in History and International... Read more..

Partners

Atlas Corps Partners

Atlas Corps Host Organizations and Partners include leading organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Below is a list of some of our current and past partners.. Read more..

Volunteers

Volunteer at Atlas Corps

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