1. Two-Time Paralympian John Register Encourages Us to Live #WithoutLimits

   

   John Register, a Sports Diplomacy program partner and two-time Paralympic athlete from the United States, tells us what living without limits means to him.

2. 10th Anniversary of Access Awards Alumni with U.S. Visit

   The English Access Microscholarship program (Access) is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a U.S. exchange opportunity. This rare occasion brings 23 of the program’s highest-achieving alumni to the U.S. for a two-week visit during which they will demonstrate and improve their leadership skills through meetings with top USG officials as well as directors of various NGOs and representatives of American educational communities.

3. Cultural Heritage Center

   The Cultural Heritage Center works with governmental and non-governmental organizations to protect and preserve the world's cultural heritage. It administers the Cultural Property Protection program, the U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation, the Iraq Cultural Heritage Initiative, and other special cultural heritage programs.

4. Celebrating Black History

   

   Every year, thousands of international students, educators, and professionals experience African-American history and culture through State Department exchange programs. Learn more!

5. Tech Girls

   

   TechGirls is an international summer exchange program designed to empower and inspire young girls from the Middle East and North Africa to pursue careers in science and technology.

6. MECEA Section 108A

   The information below provides a primer on Section 108A of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (MECEA) and the process related to establishing a cultural exchange program under this statute. It covers the basic technical points that need to be addressed in a letter of request to set up a program under Section 108A of MECEA.

7. Sports Envoys and Sports Visitors

   Sports Visitors are young non-elite athletes and coaches chosen by U.S. missions overseas to visit the United States for a fast-paced two week exchange program. Sports Envoys are athletes and coaches who travel overseas to lead programs that were developed by U.S. embassies and consulates.

8. IVLP Volunteerism: United We Serve

   Volunteerism: United We Serve An International Visitor Leadership Program

9. YES ABROAD: Thailand with Brandon

   

   Join Brandon, as he reflects on his year abroad in Thailand, as part of the YES Abroad program.

10. The Power of the Pen: Garang John, Edward R. Murrow Participant

    

    Garang John of South Sudan shares his personal story as a journalist on the Edward R. Murrow exchange program.

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