Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs | Promoting Mutual Understanding

Pictured (left to right) - Louise Roe (host), Christine Driessen(EVP & CFO, ESPN), Laura Gentile (Vice President, espnW), and Ann Stock (Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs)

Global Sports Mentoring Program

Wins Women in Cable Television 2013 Signature Spirit Accolade Award

Alumni Achievements

Around the globe, alumni foster mutual understanding by sharing their talents, knowledge, experience, and time with their community.
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FLEX Program Celebrates 20 Years

The Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program is proud to celebrate 20 years of sharing the American culture, spirit, and values with students throughout Eurasia.

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State Department Sports Program Helps Young People with Disabilities in China.

Disabilities in Exchange Programs

The State Department's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has long been committed to the inclusion of U.S. citizens and citizens abroad with disabilities participating in international exchange.

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