This year marks the 80th anniversary of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), the Department of State’s premier professional exchange initiative for emerging leaders. The short-term visits foster mutual understanding and develop cultural and professional connections. The program has over 225,000 alumni worldwide, including more than 3,800 Japanese alumni such as Nobel Laureate Kenzaburo Oe; …
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Societies are more prosperous and peaceful when they empower women to participate fully in civic and economic life. Through its International Visitor Leadership Programs (IVLP), the State Department is building a global network that empowers women at home and abroad to become leaders in their communities and in the global marketplace. Learn more about the …
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Chargé d’Affaires Jason Hyland hosted the annual send-off reception for Japanese participants of the 2017 Fulbright exchange program. CDA Hyland encouraged about 50 Fulbright grantees to think of their scholarship not merely as an academic experience, but also as a way to develop their leadership skills and to help both countries confront global challenges. This …
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