1. Building a Better World in Black and White

   From Las Vegas to Lagos to London, fashion watchers know the signature black-and-white design of Cotton Loops, a Nigerian brand of womenswear founded by Bolupe Adebiyi.

2. 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).

3. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Indo-Pacific Women-in-Tech Summit: Developing a Sisterhood of Entrepreneurial Women

   The first-ever Indo-Pacific Women in Tech Summit in mid-November helped empower hundreds of women entrepreneurs from Brunei, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

4. Russia’s Threat to Ukraine’s Cultural Heritage Affects Us All

   The United States stands with Ukraine in its valiant efforts to protect its cultural heritage in the face of Russia’s horrific attacks causing loss of life and damage to property. The destruction of Ukraine’s cultural heritage is an attack on the identity of the people of Ukraine. Moreover, any intentional attacks on cultural property may violate the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict.

5. AWEsome Entrepreneur Empowers Expectant Moms in East Africa

   [Dar Es Salaam, March 1, 2022] – Responding to the pressing need for maternal care in Tanzania, Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) graduate Lucy Chuwa launched Mama Kits - a business that is saving lives in East Africa.

6. Permanent Increase in Funding for U.S.-France Fulbright Program

   The United States and France are marking the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-France Fulbright Program this year with a permanent increase in funding for the program, underscoring the diplomatic importance of this international academic exchange between the two countries.

7. Commemorating World AIDS Day through Urban Art - Photo Gallery

   

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

8. American Documentary Showcase

   

   American Documentary Showcase participants.

9. IVLP

   The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State’s premier professional exchange program.

10. Preparing Payment Requests

    Here is detailed information regarding preparing payment requests when partnering with ECA.

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