1. Empowered to Live Life to the Fullest

   The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) stands as an advocate for the universal rights of all persons around the world. ECA’s EMPOWER Programs, a series of four separate two-way international exchanges, aim to put disability rights at the heart of our nation’s public diplomacy efforts.

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   Turkmenistan Participant Connects with Disabilities Organizations

   In his home country of Turkmenistan, Ibragim Nurjanov has been a tireless advocate for the well-being of people with disabilities, both as a sports trainer and as a participant in the Democracy Commission. As such, he was a natural candidate for an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) on the topic of “Promoting Disability Rights.”

3. New Year's Eve in Dubai

   Before traveling to Oman on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange & Study (YES) Program, Dylan Hoey had never left the United States.

4. Experiencing Everyday Life in a Host Family

   CLS Participant Learns About Life and Culture From Host Family

5. Keeping an Open Mind

   Learning About Foreign Policy and Culture Through the Gilman International Scholarship Program

6. Learning about Southern Culture in New Orleans

   Global UGRAD Learns about Southern Culture in New Orleans

7. Student Filmmaker Documents Wildlife Conservation

   According to Dunning, his experience in the Fulbright program was an incredible opportunity that advanced him both personally and professionally.

8. Student Goes Beyond the Call of His Studies; Aids Local Children with Cleft Palates

   Fulbrighter Luke Juran goes beyond is tsunami research to help those affected by cleft lips and palates.

9. Teaching Others to Reach for the Stars

   The outreach abroad program sought not only to engage optical scientists and engineers, but to also make a lasting impact on local high school students.

10. The Economics of a Ghanaian Classroom

    Adjusting perspectives of time and culture in the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program

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