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  • Celebrating American Councils 50th Anniversary with the 50 Alumni for 50 Years Initiative
    To recognize five decades of fostering international ties and cultural exchange, American Councils for International Education launched the year-long "50 Alumni for 50 Years" initiative that highlights 50 distinguished alumni who exemplify the organization's commitment to transforming lives through public diplomacy, language acquisition, and cultural exchange. These 50 alumni share their unique journeys and contributions, reflecting the impact of American Councils' mission and the important… Read More
  • BridgeUSA Ukrainian Academic Fellows Foster Collaborative Partnerships at Florida State University
    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
  • Parliamentary Education Center in Ukraine Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
    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
  • Celebrating the FLEX Program’s 30th Anniversary in Armenia, Czechia, Kazakhstan, & Turkmenistan
    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
  • Kosovo American Education Fund (KAEF) Receives Support from KOSTT
    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
  • IVLP Welcomes South Korean Science Leaders for Space Diplomacy Project
    Last month, American Councils welcomed an esteemed group of six space policy and science leaders from the Republic of Korea as one of eight National Program Agencies of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). During their project, “Space Diplomacy and Regional Security,” the cohort traveled across the U.S. for eleven days to discuss best practices in strategic planning and policymaking for cooperative space projects.  In Washington, DC, participants explored federal space… Read More
  • American Councils Provides Support to Okhmatdyt National Children's Hospital
    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
  • American Councils Tajikistan Organizes USANT Regional Conference in Khatlon
    On May 15, American Councils for International Education staff from the office in Tajikistan organized the U.S. Alumni Network of Tajikistan (USANT) regional conference in Khatlon. Coinciding with International Family Day, the USANT conference focused on addressing the issues of family breakdown and domestic violence. The event aimed to unite efforts in combating these pressing issues and was attended by 52 participants from a variety of fields including civil society organizations, local… Read More
  • Advancing Educational Assessment in Uzbekistan through USAID All Children Succeeding Activity
    American Councils for International Education is partnering to advance educational assessment in Uzbekistan through the USAID All Children Succeeding Activity (ACS). This initiative, backed by a $25 million investment over five years, focuses on enhancing foundational skills among primary school students in Uzbekistan through inclusive education, including assessment activities and stakeholder engagement. The goal of USAID's All Children Succeeding Activity is to support the Government of… Read More
  • Pacific Islands Diplomats Complete Leadership Training in United States
    Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More