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IVLP Alumna Becomes Milan's First Muslim Councilwoman
Years of advocacy for integration and women's rights establishes Sumaya Abdel Qader as a dynamic and diverse leader.
British American Parliamentary Group Exchange Brings Lawmakers Together From Across the Pond
This annual International Visitor Leadership Program exchange welcomes British Members of Parliament to the United States to explore U.S. politics and the legislative process at both federal and state levels.
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Creating a More Safe and Secure World, One Exchange at a Time
IVLP host annual initiative to facilitate a dialogue between international law enforcement and their American counterparts.
Venezuelan Alumnus Develops App to Promote HIV Awareness and Prevention
Inspired by his International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) volunteering experiences while in the United States, Jhonatan José Rodríguez Parra applied the knowledge and insight he gained to implement new strategies for HIV education and prevention through his organization “Stop VIH” (Spanish acronym for HIV).
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First Virtual IVLP Exchange Promotes Environmental Sustainability and Innovative NGO Partnerships
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) hosts first-ever virtual exchange program for Icelandic environmental NGO professionals
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Polish Professionals Gain Insight on Veterans Care
During a 3-week program entitled “Wounded Warriors Assistance,” a group of two doctors, a psychologist, a journalist, and a disabled veteran, focused their studies on veteran care.