- Arystan Moldabekov, an alumnus of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program and the U.S.-Central Asia Education Foundation’s Enterprise Student Fellowship Program (U.S.-CAEF), has been honored as the Best Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Year by the Kazakhstan Growth Forum. Mr. Moldabekov has served as the CFO of Citibank Kazakhstan since 2022, and his achievements were celebrated at the CFO Summit 2024, a gathering of Kazakhstan's leading financiers and economists.American Councils for… Read More
- 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
- American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the successful completion of the C5+ONE (Opening Networks through English) Program's Cohort One graduation, alongside the National Networking Event for Cohort Two participants. This dual event took place on April 27, 2024, at the Damas Hotel in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan celebrating significant milestones for both cohorts. The event commenced with the National Workshop (Graduation Ceremony) for Cohort One, where Olivia Stevens,… Read More
- American Councils Partners with MCC and the Government of Kiribati on the Kiribati Threshold ProgramAmerican Councils for International Education is proud to announce its collaboration with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Kiribati on the Kiribati Threshold Program. This initiative seeks to spur economic growth for I-Kiribati through a $29.1 million MCC investment in the country’s employment sector.Kiribati, an Oceania Island nation in the Central Pacific, faces unique challenges due to its remote location and limited economic opportunities. A… Read More
- Each year, the Civic Education Workshops (CEW) convene a cohort of participants from the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX), Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES), and Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) programs, hailing from various host communities across the United States, for an immersive exploration of American civil society in the nation’s capital. During the workshop, students engage in sessions on topics like First Amendment rights, foreign policy, and leadership, equipping… Read More
- For 59 years, the United States Department of State, alongside its affiliated foreign affairs agencies, has dedicated the first Friday of May to commemorate the nation's foreign affairs professionals. Foreign Affairs Day stands as an annual tribute to the tireless efforts of diplomats and foreign affairs practitioners, who diligently serve in over 190 countries worldwide, to promote and safeguard the interests and security of the United States.American Councils for International Education takes… Read More
- Chisinau, Moldova – American Councils for International Education is proud to announce a collaboration between the American Language Center (ALC), a division of our office in the Republic of Moldova, and the country’s government. The collaboration builds on a successful two-year partnership with the State Chancellery that grants the ALC additional agreements to provide specialized English language training to ten government institutions. This expansion includes new English programs at the… Read More
- Since 2017, the U.S.-Kazakhstan University Partnership Program, implemented by American Councils for International Education and the U.S. Embassy in Astana, has established a strong network of Kazakh and U.S. higher education institutions. American Councils and the U.S. Embassy were able to unite teams of 31 U.S. and 34 Kazakh universities through workshops, trainings, and guidance on building relationships between higher education institutions of the two countries. 42 university… Read More
- The Korean Intensive Summer Language Program (KISLP) offers an immersive experience for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who have studied Korean for at least one year at the university level. The program provides 140 hours of intensive Korean language instruction, complemented by cultural immersion activities. Participants reside in university dormitories, where they are paired with CBNU peers as conversation partners, facilitating new friendships and engagement with the university… Read More
- American Councils is pleased to announce the promotion of 23 individuals across 14 departments at the Washington, DC headquarters. This exceptional group from across the organization have made meaningful contributions to the growth and success of American Councils, some for more than 30 years. These dedicated individuals demonstrate expertise in their respective roles, helping to drive our longstanding commitment to public diplomacy, study abroad, and language acquisition. The… Read More
Sign up for our newsletter.