Peabody College welcomed 13 Humphrey Fellows from 11 countries in August 2010: Layla Al Yusuf, Bahrain; Baikita Yankal, Chad; Ya Rachel Valery Kouame, Cote d’Ivoire; Zalak Kavi, India; David Kabita, Kenya; Khin Latt, Myanmar; Ram Hari Lamichhane, Nepal; Fati Bagna Seyni, Niger; Nadia Ashraf, Zaheer Iqbal and Lubna Mohyuddin, Pakistan; Amal Abu Hejleh, Palestinian National Authority; and Soraya Faculo, Philippines. The Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program was initiated in 1978 to honor the late senator and vice president and his lifelong commitment to international cooperation and public service. The program brings accomplished mid–career professionals from developing nations and emerging democracies to the United States for 10 months of professional development and cultural exchange activities.