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International Women of Courage 2021 Opening Ceremony

2021 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award. This award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to improve the lives of others, from families to communities to countries. Next, the IWOC honorees will participate in International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Virtual exchanges to connect with American communities, universities, businesses, non-profit organizations, and others. Now in its fifteenth year and conferred by five Secretaries of State since the inception of IWOC, the U.S. Department of State has honored more than 155 International Women of Courage from over 75 countries.

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Alumni TIES: The Opioid Crisis

Exchange Alumni come from all over the world to discuss the ongoing opioid crisis plaguing the United States.

Coping with Stress through Table Hockey

Learn how table hockey is helping displaced children in Ukraine cope with stress and PTSD.

Critical Language Scholarship Promo 2018

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is an intensive overseas language and cultural immersion program for American students enrolled at U.S. colleges and universities.

English Language Fellows Midyear Conferences 2018 Promo

The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced English language teachers on teaching assignments around the world.

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Why Should You Host a YES Exchange Student?

Mohamad discovered his love for chemistry in the United States. He wasn't able to learn in a lab until he came to study with the YES exchange program. What he's done since then is truly remarkable.

Would You Run a Marathon With Your Host Mom?

Soon after meeting, host mom Candice asked her au pair Laura if she would join her in running the New York City Marathon.