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Wheelchair Tennis Envoy David Wagner Hits Grand Slam with Canadian Youth

David Wagner’s visit is a testament to the advancement and continued work by the State Department to provide access for all.

The IVLP through the Lens of a Trafficking in Persons Report Hero

Each year, the U.S. Department of State honors individuals around the world who have devoted their lives to the fight against human trafficking and made exceptional contributions in their home countries to combat the crime and assist trafficking victims.

Tony Sanneh and Kate Markgraf Travel to Ethiopia

Tony Sanneh works on header techniques with a young Ethiopian.

In coordination with US Soccer, the State Department sent former soccer stars Tony Sanneh and Kate Markgraf to Ethiopia.

Life After Chernobyl

Professional photographer and Fulbright alumnus, Michael Forster Rothbart, recounts his work documenting a Ukrainian village 24 years after the Chernobyl disaster.

Teachable Moments

A photo from the collection of Vivian Leskes, an American English professor and English Language Specialist who taught English in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Russian Federation.

Vivian Leskes, an American English professor, talks about her experiences as an English Language Specialist in Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and the Russian Federation.

#ADA25 Virtual Comedy Club featuring Josh Blue

Comedian Josh Blue and Seychellois disability rights advocate and IVLP participant Naddy Zialor.

Check out a bit from comedian Josh Blue's act and hear Seychellois disability rights advocate and IVLP participant Naddy Zialor's reaction to the performance.

Tony Sanneh, Danielle Slaton, and Cheryl Bailey Travel to Malaysia

A young Malaysian athlete works on her ball handling skills during a clinic in Kuala Lumpur.

Former U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team player Tony Sanneh and former U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team player Danielle Slaton traveled to Malaysia.

Japanese Baseball Delegation Visits the U.S.

The Japanese delegation works on their pitching form with the Baltimore Orioles.

The U.S. State Department, partnering with the Little League World Series and Ripken Baseball, brought Japanese baseball players and coaches from Japan’s disaster-affected prefectures to the United States from August 8-23, 2011.

Sam Perkins and Dikembe Mutombo Travel to South Sudan

The South Sudanese wheelchair basketball team plays a game.

Sports Envoys Sam Perkins and Dikembe Mutombo traveled to South Sudan in October 2011 to lead a series of basketball clinics and teambuilding exercises with young people ages 12-25.