Last year, the State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) committed over $25 million and reached over 150,000 women around the world in programs specifically designed to empower women… more
In 1941, U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt sent Walt Disney and 16 other artists, musicians, and writers to South America to serve as citizen diplomats . In the 1950s and ‘60s jazz musicians toured the world… more
Biological agents including viruses, bacteria, and toxins, can devastate local economies with their potential effects on humans and livestock. In addition to potentially catastrophic immediate impact, these… more
On May 4, the State Department hosted the Emerging Young Leaders Award ceremony where 10 international honorees were recognized for their extraordinary efforts in reducing crime, expanding civic engagement,… more
