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  • American Councils Offices Around the Globe Celebrate Five Decades of Impact
    In 2024, the American Councils community marked the 50th anniversary of advancing international education, cultural exchange, language immersion, professional development and work skills training, and educational innovation. From Eastern Europe and the Southern Caucasus to Central Asia, West Africa, and the Pacific, our global network came together with partners, volunteers, and alumni to celebrate half a century of fostering connections between countries and cultures. These regional… Read More
  • American Councils Announces Inaugural David P. Patton Distinguished Alumni Awardees
    In 2024, American Councils marked its 50th anniversary by launching the "50 Alumni for 50 Years" campaign. This initiative recognized 50 of the most accomplished individuals from the over 100,000 alumni of American Councils’ administered programs over the past five decades, highlighting the enriching and enduring impact of international education and public diplomacy on alumni and their communities. The 50 Alumni for 50 Years initiative connected with alumni of 26 programs from 31… Read More
  • C5+O.N.E. Environmental Conference in Kazakhstan Emphasizes Regional Collaboration
    American Councils is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the C5+O.N.E. (Opening Networks through English) Regional Conference on Energy and Environment, which took place in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The event brought together over 130 participants from five Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—to discuss critical issues related to energy and environmental collaboration.The conference opened with welcoming remarks from Yuliya… Read More
  • Celebrating Two Decades of Inspiring Changemakers with KAEF
    On Friday, November 15, American Councils for International Education in Kosova hosted “Two Decades of Inspiring Change Makers,” a gala evening celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kosovo American Educational Fund (KAEF). Over 250 guests attended the gala, including Prime Minister Albin Kurti, former President and KAEF Honorary Committee Member Atifete Jahjaga, former Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj, and representatives from the U.S. Embassy and the Albanian Embassy in Kosovo. In their… Read More
  • A Legacy of Leadership: Exchange Alumni at the Forefront of International Education
    The impact of American Councils is reflected in its global community of over 100,000 alumni. These distinguished individuals, including national leaders, ministers, members of parliament, ambassadors, and CEOs, demonstrate the organization's commitment to enhancing cross-cultural collaboration in our interconnected world.Among these dedicated alumni are those who have forged careers in international education at American Councils. Transitioning from participants to leaders within the… Read More
  • American Councils Armenia and Georgia Empower Youth through Entrepreneurial Program with Nebraska 4-H/Extension
    American Councils is excited to announce the Accelerating Youth Empowerment through Entrepreneurship program was given the International Community Development Award by the Community Development Society. This program was implemented by the Armenia and Georgia offices of American Councils in collaboration with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and the Network of Centers for Civic Engagement (NCCE) in Georgia.  This award represents the culmination of a collaborative effort,… Read More
  • American Councils Gathers Thought Leaders at a 50th Anniversary Conference Focused on Future Opportunities
    October 17, 2024, Washington, DC — American Councils for International Education marked a major milestone, celebrating 50 years of global impact with its anniversary conference, “Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century.” Held at the Jack Morton Auditorium, the conference was co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the Institute for Public Diplomacy and Global Communication, and the Institute for Data, Democracy, and Politics. The… Read More
  • Young Professional Internships Program Support the Next Generation of 21st Century Leaders
    American Councils for International Education hosted a capstone event and a closing ceremony of the Young Professional Internships Program (YPIP) on August 30 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, bringing together 70 participants from all over the country.Attended by the U.S. Ambassador in Uzbekistan, His Excellency Jonathan Henick, the event celebrated these 70 university students and brought them together with their host companies to showcase their shared dedication to this internship program. It also… Read More
  • Cultural Connections: Robin Smith’s Journey in Mental Health Advocacy and Humanitarian Support
    Robin Smith, an alumna of the U.S. Department of State’s National Security Language Initiative for Youth (NSLI-Y) and the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program, leveraged her study abroad experiences into a meaningful career in cross-cultural mental health advocacy. Her career path underscores the importance of cultural awareness and the role of critical languages in delivering effective mental health care for all.  In honor of World Mental Health Day, the American Councils 50… Read More
  • Public Diplomacy & International Education in the 21st Century: A 50th Anniversary Conference
    On October 17, please join American Councils for International Education in celebrating 50 years of excellence in public diplomacy, language acquisition, and cultural exchange programs with the conference, Public Diplomacy and International Education in the 21st Century. Co-hosted by George Washington University’s School of Media and Public Affairs, the conference will engage diplomatic, government, business, and academic leaders in lively discussions on the transformative power of… Read More