1. Cultural Diplomacy In Action

   

   The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State sponsors a number of cultural exchange programs that share America's rich culture of performing arts with international audiences.

2. Host Mom Q&A: Mother's Day Edition

   

   A host mother and an exchange participant talk about the joy of hosting. Learn more about hosting an exchange student at hosting.state.gov

3. Youth Ambassadors City Cheer - Kansas City

   

   These Caribbean students lived, learned, and volunteered in Kansas City, Missouri for 12 days as part of the U.S. Department of State's Youth Ambassadors Program.

4. Youth Ambassadors City Cheer - Tulsa

   

   These Caribbean students lived, learned, and volunteered in Tulsa, Oklahoma for 12 days as part of the U.S. Department of State's Youth Ambassadors Program.

5. Virtual Exchange Creates World Class Connections

   ECA is committed to exploring new and innovative opportunities for international experiences, with the goal of promoting mutual understanding through culture and shared values.

6. Entrepreneurship, Creating Global Links

   

   The IVLP program, “Entrepreneurship as the Engine of Prosperity and Stability,” brings seven International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) groups to participate in this professional exchange which aims to promote small business development, innovation, and entrepreneurial acumen as paths to socio-economic wellbeing and political stability.

7. YES ABROAD: South Africa with Jack

   

   Visit Jack, on his year abroad in South Africa as part of the YES Abroad program.

8. Young Southeast Asian Leader Works to Protect the Environment

   

   Young Southeast Asian Asian Leadership Initiative (YSEALI) alumna Quy Nguyễn from Vietnam discusses her experience as part of the 2015 YSEALI program that focused on global environmental issues.

9. Application for the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative is open now through March 1st!

   The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is pleased to highlight the YTILI program - strengthening the transatlantic partnership between entrepreneurs in Europe and the United States.

10. A Road to Civic Education in Bangladesh

    After returning from the program, he transformed the focus of his organization towards youth civic education and is a dynamic advocate for the issue throughout his country.

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