Over the past two decades, UME has implemented over 50 academic programs in the U.S., Spain, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and Japan that has benefited over 2500 educators and community leaders in the Middle East, North Africa the US and Europe. Some programs like the Oleander Initiative, Teacher Education Institute (TEI),  and Civic Engagement Workshops (CEW) are repeated on a regular basis, while others take place only once in response to a specific goal or need articulated by UME alumni.