- American Councils for International Education (American Councils) seeks a vendor to redesign and assist in maintenance of the NSLI-Y program’s website at https://www.nsliforyouth.org/. Vendors responding to this request for proposals (RFP) should have experience in designing and creating high-quality websites with visual appeal for educational or other not-for-profit institutionsView NSLI-Y Request for ProposalBackgroundAmerican Councils is a not-for-profit, non-governmental corporation… Read More
- Located in the Central Pacific Ocean, approximately 2,500 miles southwest of Hawai'i, lies the Republic of Kiribati, an archipelago nation in Micronesia. South Tarawa, the capital city, accommodates half of Kiribati's population. Despite its breathtaking beauty, Kiribati faces challenges, particularly in providing adequate job opportunities for its significant youth population. The demand for training and skill enhancement far surpasses the available opportunities, prompting many I-Kiribati… Read More
- The Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) Fellowship Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for young European business and social entrepreneurs to broaden their horizons, connect with the U.S. business sector, and share innovative ideas and best practices. This comprehensive program, designed to foster transatlantic relationships, includes a mix of virtual engagement and a six-week program in the United States (including a four-week professional fellowship), alongside… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is partnering to advance educational assessment in Uzbekistan through the USAID All Children Succeeding Activity (ACS). This initiative, backed by a $25 million investment over five years, focuses on enhancing foundational skills among primary school students in Uzbekistan through inclusive education, including assessment activities and stakeholder engagement. The goal of USAID's All Children Succeeding Activity is to support the Government of… Read More
- Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by American Councils for International Education, the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Abroad program provides fully funded scholarships for eligible American high school students to study and live overseas in select FLEX countries for an academic year. Launched in 2021 as an extension of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, FLEX Abroad offers participants the unique opportunity to experience a new culture and build global… Read More
- On May 8, the 2023-2024 Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program and Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program cohorts were welcomed to the last webinar of the "Global Leadership Series," provided by Dr. Sam Potolicchio, Executive Director of American Councils’ Center for Global Leadership (CGL).The concluding meeting featured the former U.S. Senator and Senate sponsor of FLEX, Bill Bradley, The New York Times columnist and bestselling author of “The Man Who Broke Capitalism," Mr.… Read More
- TASHKENT, Uzbekistan – A remarkable milestone was recently achieved in Uzbekistan's educational landscape as the English Speaking Nation (ESN) program concluded with the successful training of over 18,000 English teachers. This monumental effort enhanced the language proficiency of educators and supported the delivery of high-quality English instruction to secondary school students nationwide. Culminating in a closing ceremony on April 20, this four-year, $7 million program stands as a… Read More
- Arystan Moldabekov, an alumnus of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program and the U.S.-Central Asia Education Foundation’s Enterprise Student Fellowship Program (U.S.-CAEF), has been honored as the Best Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Year by the Kazakhstan Growth Forum. Mr. Moldabekov has served as the CFO of Citibank Kazakhstan since 2022, and his achievements were celebrated at the CFO Summit 2024, a gathering of Kazakhstan's leading financiers and economists.American Councils for… Read More
- Through funding from the Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs of the U.S. State Department, American Councils administered two weeks of programming for the Pacific Advancement for Diplomatic Leadership (PADL) Program, made up of a cohort of four diplomats from the Freely Associated States (Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau). This in-person component complements virtual synchronous training on cross-cultural communication and leadership… Read More
- American Councils for International Education is pleased to announce the successful completion of the C5+ONE (Opening Networks through English) Program's Cohort One graduation, alongside the National Networking Event for Cohort Two participants. This dual event took place on April 27, 2024, at the Damas Hotel in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan celebrating significant milestones for both cohorts. The event commenced with the National Workshop (Graduation Ceremony) for Cohort One, where Olivia Stevens,… Read More
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