Results are Tagged with "International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)"
WEAmericas Initiative
The Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Americas (WEAmericas) initiative and exchange elevates the economic status of women throughout the Western Hemisphere. WEAmericas was founded in the 2012 Summit of the Americas and brings women entrepreneurs from Latin America and the Caribbean to the United States on an International Visitor Leadership Program.
International Women of Courage: Malebogo Molefhe
2017 International Women of Courage awardee Malebogo Molefhe speaks about gender equality and advocate against gender based violence. Here she tells her story.
TEDxAthens Conference Founder Connects with Counterparts in Austin, Texas
Five years after his first International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) experience, Dimitris Kalavros-Gousiou will return to the United States as a “Gold Star” IVLP alumnus.
Citizen Diplomats Adrienne & Riham on IVLP
Watch Adrienne and Riham's story, and learn more at eca.state.gov/ivlp.
Egyptian International Exchange Alumna Visits Dallas, Fort Worth
Earlier this month, the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth welcomed IVLP alumna Riham Awad to Dallas, Texas.
U.S. and International Officials Cooperate to Create a More Safe and Secure World
On April 17, the U.S. Department of State will host more than 100 international law enforcement, security, judicial, and NGO officials for the third annual Towards a More Safe and Secure World initiative. Participants of this annual International Visitor Leadership Program initiative spend three weeks cooperating with their U.S. counterparts to find solutions to shared global security responsibilities.
IVLP Supporting Students Who Challenge Extremism
Every semester, “P2P: Challenging Extremism” competition finalists from around the world are invited on the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to meet with American business and community leaders. This semester’s finalists, who arrived from Belgium, Italy, and Lebanon, traveled to New York City and San Francisco after presenting in Washington, D.C.
Jaya's #MyPride Story
Jaya is a transgender woman who has evolved from a peer educator to a Program Manager for Sahodaran, a community based organization working with the LGBTI community and HIV/AIDS issues.