Launched in 1940, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department of State's foundational professional exchange program.
Each year, U.S. embassies nominate thousands of international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields to participate in the IVLP.
Learn more about the #IVLP at https://eca.state.gov/IVLP.
Our Kiwi @stateivlp participants have kicked off their program! Together, leaders from the U.S. and New Zealand will connect to strengthen partnerships and drive prosperity through innovation and technology.
Over the next two weeks, five Kiwis will explore the latest in U.S. emerging tech and discover how these breakthroughs can boost economic growth and unlock new business opportunities. They’ll connect with experts from government, the private sector, academia, think tanks, and local communities to share best practices for developing and commercializing these technologies responsibly.
Follow along as we highlight U.S. leadership in innovation and the power of international collaboration! 🚀
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Let’s celebrate the Mega-Decade of Sports! 🏆 ⚽ 🇺🇸
This week at the U.S. Department of State, @exchangeourworld Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Stefanie Williams kicked off an International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP) exchange with sports-sector professionals from all over the world.
Over the next three weeks, the international participants – leaders in sports tourism and event management – will meet Americans who are leading planning for upcoming FIFA and Olympic events in the United States, visit state-of-the-art sports venues️, and learn more about America’s proven expertise in hosting mega sporting events.
Exchange programs like this are prime examples of U.S. sports diplomacy – promoting peace, global stability, and shared prosperity through the power of sport.
Building strong relationships between Americans and international leaders!
The U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP) connects Americans across the country 🇺🇸 with international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields.
Prominent IVLP exchange alumni include:
+500 current or former heads of govt/chiefs of state
+1,600 current or former cabinet ministers
+1,000 current or former members of parliament
Did you know that recent #IVLP #ExchangeAlumni can request up to $5000 USD to implement community projects through the IVLP Impact Awards? 🏆
Learn more about this opportunity and apply today! /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/
Calling all 2024 IVLP alumni! The IVLP Impact Awards will help you launch projects that tackle pressing global challenges. The application is open from Jan 6 - Feb 14. Don’t miss your chance to create lasting change. 🌎 /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/
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In 2022, through the #IVLP Impact Awards, IVLP alum Dr. Leonardo Menezes arranged trainings for health and safety professionals on response to major disasters and catastrophes in Brazil. 🚁
Learn more about Leonardo's 2022 project and the 2025 IVLP Impact Awards opportunity here: /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/ or check the link in our bio!
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💡 From small business development to improving public health, IVLP exchange alumni are driving meaningful change worldwide.
Through the #IVLP Impact Awards, recent IVLP #ExchangeAlumni can build on their exchange experience and make a lasting impact.
Check out this opportunity! The application is open from January 6, 2025 to February 14, 2025. /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/ (You can also find the link to the IVLP Impact Awards website in our Instagram bio).
I had the opportunity to meet with two incredible IVLP alums, Deputy Mayor of London for Environment and Energy, Mete Coban and his Senior Adviser, Bashir Ibrahim. Our conversation centered on the importance of youth participation and equity in youth representation. Thank you for all that you are doing to uplift young people and helping them see themselves in leadership spaces!
Countering extremism through Film!
In 2022, through the #IVLP Impact Awards, IVLP alumna Adriany Badrah created an informational film and hosted a community discussion to help counter the spread of violent extremism in Indonesia. 🎬
Learn about Adriany's project and the 2025 IVLP Impact Awards opportunity here: /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/ (you can find the 🔗 to the IVLP Impact Awards website in our Instagram bio).
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🌍 The IVLP Impact Awards are back!
The 2025 application is open from January 6 to February 14, 2025.
If you're a recent #IVLP #ExchangeAlumni, apply now to turn your community project idea into a global solution: /announcement/ivlp-impact-awards-apply/ (the link to the IVLP Impact Awards website can be found in our Instagram bio).
In 2000, cultural heritage experts from Japan participated in an International Visitor Leadership Program (#IVLP) to explore ways to work with U.S. counterparts to locate missing Okinawan cultural heritage properties.
After returning home, they helped list the missing items in the FBI's Stolen Art File, leading to their return in 2024.
Read more about this meaningful return of cultural artifacts at https://statemag.state.gov/2025/01/0125feat01/
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