The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) is proud to champion inclusivity with its comprehensive programs. With alumni who are members of the disability community, the impact of their efforts goes beyond their time participating in their exchange programs.
Throughout 2020, the U.S. Department of State is celebrating the 80th anniversary of its flagship professional exchange program, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
Each year, approximately 5,000 current and emerging foreign leaders in a variety of fields travel to the United States on the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) to cultivate professional networks with their American counterparts.
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), Let Leaders Lead: IVLP Exchange Alumni Advance Interfaith Relations multi-regional project, includes faith, community, private sector, and academic leaders hailing from 17 countries.
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.
On July 12th, the 2019 Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits will kick-off in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State in partnership with Global Ties U.S., each summit will bring together leaders from business, government, and nonprofit sectors to engage with local communities on U.S. foreign policy.
