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Music & Film Diplomacy at the State Department
The U.S. Department of State has long recognized the role of music in diplomacy, with its emphasis on free expression, improvisation, and democratic and collaborative teamwork.
Celebrating 20 Years of the Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation
Two decades ago, the U.S. Department of State created a new initiative to preserve cultural heritage around the globe.
ECA’s OneBeat Program Launches Podcast featuring Global Musicians and Cultural Leaders
On April 6, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) signature music exchange program OneBeat will launch a new podcast series highlighting conversations with musicians and artist leaders around the globe.
Virtual Workshop Trains U.S. Law Enforcement to Combat Trafficking in Ancient Coins
Nearly 100 participants included reps from universities, museums, and coin associations.
Moda Sostenible USA
Our Arts Envoys worked with advanced fashion design students in the Dominican Republic to create sustainable fashion designs for the Dominican Fashion week.
Using Comic Books to Engage Youth Around the World
In 2019, ECA's Collaboratory partnered with the nonprofit organization, the Comic Book Project (CBP), to support two innovative comic diplomacy programs.
Celebrating Exchange Day 2019
Monday, August 5, 2019 marks Exchange Day, a nationwide celebration of the power of international exchanges!
Ending Human Trafficking in India, One Story at a Time
This year, the Collaboratory partnered with U.S. Consulate General Kolkata to support a pilot project called “Ending Human Trafficking in India, One Story at a Time.”
Creative Writing Workshop Brings Many Firsts to Eritrea
In partnership with ECA’s Cultural Programs Division and the University of Iowa, the implementor of the International Writing Program (IWP), the Collaboratory supported the Lines & Spaces Creative Writing Workshops in Eritrea.
Tony Memmel and His Band: Back From Tour
After his #AmericanMusicAbroad tour, guitarist Tony Memmel, shares how music helped him connect with youth with physical differences around the world.