1. Commemorating World AIDS Day through Urban Art

   Maxx Moses, a gifted graffiti muralist from New York, traveled to the city of Bulawayo Zimbabwe on an ECA sponsored Arts Envoy.

2. One International Engineering Student’s Journey to Study in the U.S.

   Educational Resources and Opportunities Available Through EducationUSA

3. Reclaiming Jordan's Cultural Heritage One Stone at a Time

   “I was thrilled about the way the entire work force came together as a team.”

4. Hamzeh Abaza

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   Content created by Virtual Intern  Erinn Heffes

   Hamzeh Abaza tirelessly works to assist refugees in crisis in Jordan, which is the second largest refugee hosting country per capita worldwide. In 2015, Abaza participated in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) “Engaging Youth Leaders in Strengthening Communities” project, allowing him to meet leaders from around the world and U.S. organizations working with youth and supporting entrepreneurship. His participation led him to assist local institutions and community-based organizations in enhancing refugee inclusion in their youth empowerment and entrepreneurship projects in Jordan.

   A year after his IVLP, Abaza joined the International Cooperation Agency of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNGi) to voice his opinion on how Jordan should transition towards decentralization based on ideas he gained during his IVLP project. He was directly involved in facilitating community meetings with political leaders and managing awareness campaigns.

   During his IVLP, Abaza visited the Bond Street Theatre and Downtown Community Television Center which positively impacted him and led him to gradually expand his film industry skills. Abaza was involved in various feature films and documentaries in 2019.

   Hamzeh Abaza continues to play a critical role in responding to Jordan’s refugee crisis by building local government capacity, empowering youth, and creating work opportunities.

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5. Women Leaders in STEM Explore the U.S. through the IVLP

   In 2022, the U.S. Department of State hosted 41 international women leaders in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

6. ECA Launches the Step In, Dream Big Campaign to Empower Girls and Women through Sports

   The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) recently launched the “Step In, Dream Big” initiative to level the playing field for girls and women around the world through sports by encouraging them to step into their potential and realize their dreams.

7. What Do Exchange Programs Mean to You?

   

   We asked Americans, alumni of our International Exchange Programs, what exchange programs meant to them.

8. Slow and Steady Wins the Race

   Turtle Petals is revolutionizing sustainable plastics in Portugal.

9. U.S. Fulbrighters in South Africa, Featuring Mark Nehrenz

   

   Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants to South Africa share their experiences.

10. Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program

    

    Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange Program

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