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Dr. Komodiki's #IVLP Impact Award supported the Young Female Leaders Programme, a leadership development opportunity for girls aged 14-18. Exciting news: applications are open for the 2025 cycle! Did you participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) in 2024 and have an idea to create change in your community? Learn how to apply for up to $5,000 USD through the #IVLP Impact Awards. Applications are open NOW through February 14! Visit Meridian International Center to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezubmVjT

Congratulations to Dr. Bianka Siwinska from Poland on being selected to receive the Global Ties U.S. 2025 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation and Change and to Christian Achaleke of Cameroon as an honorable mention! These remarkable individuals have used their IVLP exchange experience in the U.S. to build a better world. https://lnkd.in/ensWVyqP #IVLP | #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept.

In celebration of American Councils’ 50th anniversary in 2024, the organization brought together its leadership to reflect on our history, which began in 1974 as a small consortium of teachers and scholars dedicated to fostering academic collaboration between the United States and the Soviet Union. Explore insights from our founders, leaders, and trustees as they reflect on American Councils' commitment to fostering a better world through cultural exchange, language training, and public diplomacy programs. Hear their stories and learn more about our mission at ?https://lnkd.in/ebgnWqJn #ACGlobal #AC50 #AC50Conference #ThoughtLeadership #InternationalEducation #StudyAbroad #PublicDiplomacy #Language

In 2022, through the IVLP Impact Awards, IVLP alumna?Adriany Badrah created an informational film and hosted a community discussion to help counter the spread of violent extremism in Indonesia. ?? Learn about Adriany's project and the 2025 IVLP Impact Awards opportunity here: https://lnkd.in/eN647tsQ #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept. | Meridian International Center | American Councils || International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) | Vermont Council on World Affairs | International Center of the Capital Region | Global Minnesota | Global Ties Arizona | Gulf Coast Diplomacy | U.S. Embassy Jakarta

As the first week of the new year concludes, join us in reviewing some highlights from American Councils IVLP 2024: Wrapped ?? ?? 435 visitors welcomed on International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) programs?focused on a wide array of different topics ?? 115 countries represented by participants ?? 64 local communities engaged across the United States This year’s 435 participants captured so many photos. In this post, take a quick look at participants from Algeria learning about sustainable tourism and enjoying the ski slopes of Nevada, thanks to Northern Nevada International Center and also participants from South Korea, engaged in meetings on U.S. space policy and regional security at the Pentagon. We're looking forward to a productive and meaningful year of international professional exchange, with many more impactful moments to come in 2025. Happy New Year from all of us at the?#IVLP?team at American Councils ?? #ACGlobal #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept. Embassy of the United States, Seoul | Global Ties U.S. | American Councils for International Education

This year, through the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), 4,164 international leaders engaged with Americans in 118 U.S. communities on a variety of issues of global significance, including countering transnational crime, fostering innovation, and promoting trade and economic opportunity. Thank you to our IVLP implementing partners, U.S. speakers and hosts, and IVLP exchange alumni for contributing to another amazing year of this program. ?????? In 2025, we look forward to forging new international connections and celebrating the IVLP's 85th anniversary! ?? Global Ties U.S. | #ExchangeAlumni - Alumni Affairs - State Dept. | Meridian International Center | MCID Washington | Cultural Vistas | CRDF Global | American Councils || International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) | Exchanges360 at FHI 360 | Institute of International Education | World Learning

This year, Pacific Forum joined the Global Ties U.S. Network as the #IVLP implementing partner for Hawaii.? ? Thanks to their team, over 50 current and emerging leaders from around the world visited Hawaii for IVLP exchanges focused on U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy, marine research, critical technology partnerships, and several other topics. ? We thank Pacific Forum and all of the IVLP implementing partners in the Global Ties Network for their support and outstanding contributions to international exchange.? ? The public-private partnerships between the U.S. Department of State and the 75+ members of the Global Ties Network are vital to our program. By supporting IVLP exchanges in communities across the United States, these organizations make it possible for IVLP participants to form lasting ties with Americans and develop a greater understanding of the history, diversity, and culture of our country.

SNEAK PREVIEW! Check out a preview of the 2025 IVLP Impact Awards application here: https://lnkd.in/eN647tsQ ? This application will be open from January 6, 2025 to February 14, 2025.? ? Through grants of up to $5,000 USD, the #IVLP Impact Awards initiative enables recent IVLP #ExchangeAlumni to build on their exchange experience and implement innovative projects in their communities.

This year, exchange alumni of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) completed IVLP Impact Award projects in over 100 countries! ? ? Interested 2024 IVLP alumni, stay tuned, the 2025 IVLP Impact Awards application period is coming soon! ?? https://lnkd.in/gKaWtuRZ

Kosovan leaders in energy sector visited the United States to explore best practices in developing industry standards, workforce, and policies in renewable energy.?? In Colorado, the group engaged with key stakeholders including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Colorado State University Energy Institute - Powerhouse Energy Campus, and Jack's Solar Garden to learn more about collaborative efforts between businesses and academic institutions. Thank you to all who met with this International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) group and supported this professional exchange! WorldDenver | Boulder Council for International Visitors | American Councils || International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) | International Focus | WorldBoston | World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana | #IVLP