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The International Visitor Leadership Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

American Councils strengthens international ties and mutual understanding through excellence in academic, professional and cultural exchange, language acquisition, educational development, and research.

03/27/2026

The D.C. Cherry Blossoms have bloomed which means one thing -- it's spring time! Take a look at some of the projects we are welcoming in March and April.

02/05/2026

This December, university leaders and senior education officials from Ukraine participated in an exchange to explore U.S. strategies for aligning educational programs with evolving labor market demands..

The program began in DC, where participants were welcomed by Robert Post, Director of the Office of International Visitors and U.S. Speaker Program, and received an introduction to the American education landscape.

Subsequent meetings in Cincinnati, Providence, and Boston focused on themes ranging from reskilling adults to industry-academia partnerships to experiential learning. By demonstrating American expertise on this topic and facilitating the sharing of best practices, this program supported recovery and stability in Ukraine’s education system and workforce.

Outside of meetings, participants learned about U.S. history and culture and braved the winter chill to explore the historic Breakers mansion ❄️

01/14/2026

Happy 2026! 🎉

We are pleased to present our 2025 year in review.

342: Total Visitors on Projects Implemented by American Councils

116: Countries Represented

62: Local Communities engaged with across the United States

1: Gingerbread house crafted by the IVLP team during the Holiday season

Looking forward to implementing another year of meaningful international professional exchange between our participants and Americans across the country. 🌎

12/11/2025

This month, our team is excited to welcome four different groups:

🔬 Biotech Investment and Trade in the United States

🌊 Trilateral Maritime Workforce Development

🤝 Advancing Science-based U.S.-Thailand Trade Cooperation

📚 U.S. Approaches to Market-driven Education

These visitors represent 5 different countries and will visit communities all over the United States, where they will exchange best practices with local experts and experience American culture.

09/25/2025

This July, we were honored to welcome visitors from 5 different continents and over 10 different religious groups to make up an impressive 30-person exchange with a focus on Promoting Religious Freedom. Visitors met with religious leaders and community members in DC, Detroit, Milwaukee, Manchester and Dallas to explore the role that faith can play in building community and fostering international cooperation.

One visitor wrote: “Together, we explored the richness of freedom of religion and interfaith dialogue, and I leave with a heart full of gratitude. From pastors to rabbis, from imams to community leaders, each conversation has opened new doors of understanding. I have discovered cultures and sects of faith I never even knew existed, and each encounter has deepened my appreciation.”

Global Ties Detroit International Institute of Wisconsin
World Affairs Council of NH World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth

09/11/2025

This August, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat members participated in an on Project Management and Strategic Communications. As part of their DC programming, participants visited the National Foreign Affairs Training Center (NFATC) where they met with acting director and staff on the topics of media training, leveraging AI tools to enhance training and workplace proficiency, and designing and implementing courses on leadership.

During this visit, Secretariat members also stopped by the NFATC innovation lab to try out various virtual reality tools used in language training for foreign affairs professionals, including a driving simulation!

07/29/2025

Enjoy a quick flashback to May, when Botswanan Members of Parliament and staff joined an on "Promoting Economic Growth: Diversification and Public-Private Partnerships."

Highlights included an official luncheon with U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Howard A. Van Vranken and meetings at the U.S. Capitol to discuss regional trade and economic policy with Senate legislative staff, both pictured above.

Thanks to our partners in Columbia, SC The Columbia World Affairs Council and Boston, MA WorldBoston for helping to make the program a success!

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07/03/2025

🌊 Splash into summer with !

🌍 This summer features 10 projects, 126 participants from 66 countries, and 30+ U.S. communities reached. Participating leaders work on youth workforce development, emergency preparedness, religious freedom, and more.

➡️ Follow along with us as international leaders connect with U.S. communities all summer long!

01/15/2025

Check out the incredible work of our Impact Award recipient, Adriany Badrah. Using her experience on IVLP: Empowering Muslim Women as Peacemakers and Agents of Change, she created an informational film and led a community discussion about preventing the rise of violent extremism in Indonesia. Learn more about the Impact Awards and how IVLP alumni can apply for awards of up to $5,000! https://go.meridian.org/IVLPImpactAwards

12/31/2024

Join us in reviewing American Councils IVLP Wrapped 🎁

435: the number of visitors welcomed on delegations on a wide array of different themes

115: the number of countries represented

64: the number of local communities engaged across the United States

This year’s 435 participants captured so many incredible 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.

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 team at American Councils 🎉

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from the IVLP Team at American Councils!

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