1. The U.S. Department of State’s Global Sports Mentoring Program Receives Peace and Sport’s “Diplomacy Action of the Year Award”

   On October 18, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Sports Diplomacy Division received the prestigious “Diplomacy Action of the Year Award” from Peace and Sport, an NGO based in Monaco devoted to sport for social change, at the organization’s annual forum in Rhodes, Greece.

2. New Program Empowers Youth and Underserved Groups to Preserve Cultural Heritage

   Six new cultural heritage projects have been selected by the U.S. Department of State and World Learning to receive funding as part of the inaugural Communities Connecting HeritageSM exchange program (CCH).

3. The Community Solutions Program’s 10th Anniversary Kickoff

   ECA is kicking off the tenth anniversary of the Community Solutions Program (CSP) with events for alumni, host organizations, and community partners around the world.

4. The 2022 Professional Fellows Program Advances Good Governance, Economic Empowerment, and Civic Engagement

   The Department of State and World Learning hosted business and community leaders in Washington, D.C., for the Professional Fellows Congress.

5. ECA’s OneBeat Program Launches Podcast featuring Global Musicians and Cultural Leaders

   On April 6, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) signature music exchange program OneBeat will launch a new podcast series highlighting conversations with musicians and artist leaders around the globe.

6. 2023 TIP Report Heroes Engage with American Anti-Trafficking Professionals through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

   The U.S. Department of State honored the 2023 TIP Report Heroes - remarkable individuals from Brazil, Cambodia, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, Peru, and Venezuela who have demonstrated tireless commitment to combating human trafficking.

7. Highlighting the Power of Exchange Programs During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

   All over the United States and around the world, human trafficking exists.

8. Space Diplomacy Through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

   The United States and our space partners are advancing science, addressing global societal challenges, and exploring and using space to benefit all humankind.

9. 5th Annual EducationUSA Forum Convenes U.S. Higher Education

   The fifth annual EducationUSA Forum will take place in Washington, D.C. June 23-25, bringing together more than 60 EducationUSA regional experts and 550 U.S. College and association representatives.

10. Hundreds of International Educators Attend the Annual EducationUSA Forum

    The annual EducationUSA Forum attracts representatives of accredited U.S. colleges and universities seeking to recruit and support international students and internationalize the American higher education sector.

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