American Councils for International Education Latvia

11/09/2026

American Councils for International Education Latvia staff attended the second Nordic Resilience Summit 2026 on September 10 at the Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka / National Library of Latvia, organized by CIREN - Civilian Resilience Nordic. The event was also livestreamed through DELFI in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

Bringing together defense and civilian actors, public and private sector leaders, and independent experts from Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Norway, the United Kingdom, and beyond, the Summit focused on strengthening regional preparedness and security. Three panels examined military-civilian cooperation, whole-of-society resilience, and business preparedness, including emergency and continuity planning for major disruptions.

CIREN Board Member and 2025 Open World Program alumnus Jānis Vanags presented findings from a regional Norstat survey covering Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Poland. The findings addressed practical measures of crisis readiness, from emergency supplies and civil protection exercises to residents’ ability to withstand prolonged disruptions to electricity, water, and communications.

Among the featured speakers was Elisabeth Braw, Senior Fellow at the Washington, D.C.-based Atlantic Council and former Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, whose work focuses on geopolitics and defense against gray-zone and hybrid threats.

Agnese Trofimova, Open World Program Coordinator, extends special thanks to Janis Vanags for the invitation. His leadership illustrates the long-term strategic value of international exchange: equipping emerging leaders with experience and professional connections they can apply to strengthen security, preparedness, and resilience.

Congressional Office for International Leadership

04/09/2026

On September 2, United States Embassy - Riga, Latvia convened more than 100 U.S. alumni of U.S. Government-funded exchange programs at the Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia/ Latvijas Universitāte with the support of American Councils for International Education's office in Latvia. The event highlighted the lasting value of the U.S. Government's investment in academic and professional exchanges. Alumni from the Open World program (funded by U.S. Congress and administered by the Congressional Office for International Leadership) along with cohort facilitators joined participants from Fulbright, YTILI, IVLP, and many other programs, bringing together professionals who have gained knowledge, skills, and experience through engagement with the United States.

The reception provided an opportunity to strengthen professional networks, build lasting relationships, and discuss future alumni activities. Linda Sinka, Chair of the U.S. Exchange Program Alumni Association in Latvia, shared plans for the coming year, including initiatives to be organized in cooperation with American Councils Latvia. Laura Lucaua, American Councils Latvia Country Director, and Agnese Trofimova, Open World Program Coordinator were pleased to connect with embassy staff and alumni from across programs and sectors and to see the continued professional engagement of U.S. exchange program alumni.

We thank the U.S. Embassy in Riga for its collaboration and all alumni for their continued commitment to applying the knowledge and experience gained through exchanges in the U.S. Strong alumni networks help sustain professional connections and advance the enduring value of programs such as these. 🇺🇸🇱🇻

25/08/2026

🎯 Applications are now open for the Graduate Student and Programs for the 2027–2028 academic year!

Learn more at the Online Seminar on August 27, 2026, from 17:00–18:00. Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/dbkDkR8ZXJ

Applications are now open for the Graduate Student and Humphrey Programs for the 2027–2028 academic year. Latvian students may apply for Fulbright grants to pursue a master’s degree at a U.S. university in any field except medicine (including public health), or to conduct non-degree research at a U.S. university. Ph.D. students enrolled at Latvian universities may also apply for grants to support dissertation-related research in the United States.

The Humphrey Program brings accomplished, mid-career professionals to the United States for a year of combined academic (non-degree) and professional work. Fellows are selected based on leadership potential and commitment to public service.

Join us and learn more at the Online Seminar on August 27, 2026, from 17:00–18:00. Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/dbkDkR8ZXJ

20/07/2026

📚 Applications are now open for the Graduate Student Program for the 2027–2028 academic year!

For more than 75 years, Fulbright has connected outstanding students and scholars with the excellence, innovation, and opportunity of American higher education.

United States Embassy - Riga, Latvia

Applications are now open for the Graduate Student Program for the 2027–2028 academic year. Latvian students may apply for grants to pursue a master’s degree at a U.S. university in any field except medicine (including public health), or to conduct non-degree research at a U.S. university. Ph.D. students enrolled at Latvian universities may also apply for grants to support dissertation-related research in the United States.

Join us at the Fulbright Student Program Online Seminar on July 20, 2026, from 17:00–18:00. Register now: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=dFDPZv5a0UimkaErISH0S_c4K_VK3vBAnYsyKKT1jQRURDhOOVhPWlkzQUcxUjVERTNXMDJEVUtTQy4u

For more than 75 years, Fulbright has connected outstanding students and scholars with the excellence, innovation, and opportunity of American higher education.

18/07/2026

On July 9, recent Latvian participants in an Open World program (Congressional Office for International Leadership) focusing on business development, research, and innovation met with representatives of United States Embassy - Riga, Latvia and American Councils for International Education Latvia to reflect on their professional exchange in the United States, held from May 29 to June 5.

Delegates shared key insights from their visit, highlighting discussions in Washington, D.C., and Akron, OH, held on program themes. They also reflected on their enriching stay with host families in Akron, thanking Global Ties Akron for its warm hospitality and sharing how the experience deepened their understanding of American culture and everyday life. Looking ahead, participants discussed how they plan to apply their new knowledge and explored opportunities to strengthen future collaboration between U.S. and Latvian universities.

Agnese Trofimova, Open World Program Coordinator at the American Councils Latvia, congratulated participants on their experience, encouraging them to build on the knowledge, professional connections, and experiences they gained by staying engaged with the Open World alumni community in Latvia.

We thank the Congressional Office for International Leadership and U.S. Embassy Riga for their continued support of initiatives that strengthen professional leadership, foster strategic partnerships, and advance cooperation between the United States and Latvia.

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BELSS

11/07/2026

Lieliski noris arī otrā diena Sarunu festivāls LAMPA! 🥳
Paldies par kopā būšanu, pieredzes un ideju apmaiņu! ☀️

U.S. Embassy Riga
ASV Apmaiņas programmu absolventu asociācija
American Councils for International Education
BAFF - Baltic-American Freedom Foundation

11/07/2026

Atvērtā bibliotēka! Pievienojies vēl līdz plkst.14! ASV telts - Nr.38 😎
Sarunu festivāls LAMPA

11/07/2026

Tiekamies 38. teltī! 😎
Sarunu festivāls LAMPA

Plkst. 13-14 Dzīvā bibliotēka - tiekamies sarunās!

11/07/2026

Tiekamies šodien ASV teltī (Nr.38), lai sarunu gaitā kopā ar Open World, BAFF un IVLP programmu absolventiem turpinātu sarunas un iedvesmotos jaunām idejām! 🇺🇸🇱🇻

⏱️ No plkst. 13.00 līdz 14.00 izmanto unikālu iespēju piedalīties ASV apmaiņas programmu absolventu "Dzīvajā bibliotēkā"! Individuālās sarunās varēsi uzzināt par Latvijas dažādu jomu ekspertu profesionālo darbību, vērtībām, kā arī dzirdēsi iegūtās atziņas no pieredzes apmaiņām ASV.

👉 Reģistrējies, ieplānojot savu festivāla dienu ASV teltī: https://tinyurl.com/ASVtelts
Vienas sarunas ilgums – līdz 20 minūtēm.

Tiekamies! 🤝



Sarunu festivāls LAMPA
United States Embassy - Riga, Latvia
ASV Apmaiņas programmu Absolventu asociācija
American Councils for International Education
BAFF - Baltic-American Freedom Foundation

11/07/2026

Aizvadīta pirmā saulainā diena Sarunu festivālā LAMPA! Prieks par visiem, ko izdevās satikt un sarunu laikā iepazīt tuvāk, uzzināt vairāk un iedvesmoties! 💫 Paldies runātājiem un apmeklētājiem! Uz tikšanos ASV teltī arī šodien!



United States Embassy - Riga, Latvia
ASV apmaiņas programmu absolventu asociācija
American Councils for International Education
BAFF - Baltic-American Freedom Foundation