Kenya, 2025: YFEA partnered with a madrasa in Kenya to promote language exchange and encourage the creative expression of self-identity and innovation. To begin, our instructors prioritized teaching lessons in English, so all instructional activities began by reading English books and translating Swahili and Arabic words. As students began brainstorming business ideas, they turned to books. Since reading was a pillar of our partnership, the students took the initiative to create their own book in all three languages–English, Swahili, and Arabic–to foster ongoing language exchange beyond our encounter. Furthermore, our instructors ensured that students could express their identities through creative outlets such as painting murals, helping them develop skills that would benefit them in the future. By focusing on the students’ needs, we empowered them to explore creative pursuits while strengthening multilingual communication within the madrasa and their broader communities.