- In 2024, American Councils marked its 50th anniversary by launching the "50 Alumni for 50 Years" campaign. This initiative recognized 50 of the most accomplished individuals from the over 100,000 alumni of American Councils’ administered programs over the past five decades, highlighting the enriching and enduring impact of international education and public diplomacy on alumni and their communities. The 50 Alumni for 50 Years initiative connected with alumni of 26 programs from 31… Read More
- American Councils is excited to announce the Accelerating Youth Empowerment through Entrepreneurship program was given the International Community Development Award by the Community Development Society. This program was implemented by the Armenia and Georgia offices of American Councils in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Network of Centers for Civic Engagement (NCCE) in Georgia. This award represents the culmination of a collaborative effort,… Read More
- Robin Smith, an alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) and the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, leveraged her study abroad experiences into a meaningful career in cross-cultural mental health advocacy. Her career path underscores the importance of cultural awareness and the role of critical languages in delivering effective mental health care for all. In honor of World Mental Health Day, the American Councils 50… Read More
- On June 25, Florida State University (FSU) became the first American university to host fellows from the BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program. After a month of close collaboration with FSU's Ukraine Task Force (UTF), the four Ukrainian fellows departed Tallahassee enriched both personally and professionally. The BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Program (BridgeUSA UAFP) is designed to forge lasting connections between Ukrainian and U.S. scholars, fostering long-term… Read More
- The Parliamentary Education Center (PEC) of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) celebrated its fifth anniversary with a reception at the National Hotel in Kyiv. Through the RADA: Next Generation Program, launched in December 2022 in partnership with Internews Ukraine and USAID, American Councils has provided essential technical assistance and staff support to the PEC. This support has enabled the PEC to adapt swiftly to the challenges of wartime, maintaining a steady stream of online and… Read More
- A program of the United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program promotes fostering connections and cross-cultural appreciation between citizens of the United States and countries across Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. The program was established in 1992 by former Senator Bill Bradley after the Soviet Union's dissolution. Initially focused on 12 countries in Europe and Eurasia, FLEX has since expanded to 22 countries… Read More
- American Councils is excited to announce a new partnership between KOSTT and the Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF). Evetar Zeqiri, CEO of KOSTT, and Gjeni Shporta, Country Director of American Councils Kosovo, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further KAEF’s mission.KOSTT, responsible for Kosovo’s electricity transmission system, has pledged financial support to advance KAEF’s objectives. This commitment underscores KOSTT’s dedication to enhancing educational and professional… Read More
- American Councils continues to denounce Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, including the recent air strikes that injured over 150, killed at least 39 people, and caused significant damage to the Okhmatdyt National Children’s Hospital in Kyiv. Through its headquarters in Washington, DC and field office in Kyiv, American Councils has worked closely with Ukraine and tens of thousands of its students, educators, businesspeople, and public sector leaders since its independence in 1991.… Read More
- Funded by the U.S. Congress and administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), the Open World program brings emerging leaders from Estonia, Georgia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan to the United States to meaningfully engage with their professional counterparts, policymakers, and members of their host communities.As an implementing partner, American Councils for International Education is proud to support the Open World program… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is proud to announce that it has been awarded a grant by the United States government to administer the prestigious Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program. The YTILI Fellowship Program is a two-way exchange program for emerging entrepreneurs in 49 European countries. YTILI uses entrepreneurship as a tool for economic empowerment to enhance business and leadership skills and build lasting partnerships between… Read More
Sign up for our newsletter.