Mentorship
TechWomen and TechGirls learn to succeed together
The State Department's TechWomen and TechGirls programs give participants the confidence and skills to pursue their STEM dreams and help others in turn.
Expanding horizons for Central and South American students
The United States is helping students in Latin America become community leaders. Learn more about the College Horizons Outreach Program.
YALI celebrates 10 years, honors outstanding alumni
As the Young African Leaders Initiative celebrates 10 years, the program continues its exponential growth. Meet some of its outstanding alumni.
Working toward an AIDS-free future for girls in Africa
Girls and young women account for 74% of new HIV infections among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. The DREAMS initiative is reducing that number.
Exploring science with a new generation of girls
In the past, there were very few women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, but today women hold nearly 3 in 10 of those jobs.
U.S. gives women the POWER to grow businesses globally
The State Department's POWER initiative helps female small-business owners and entrepreneurs around the world. Learn more about the program.
Connecting startups and investors online
Want to start a business, but need help? Now you can interact with the world's leading experts in a wide range of fields, thanks to a new online platform.
Surinamese youth win with robotics
A group in Suriname trains teenagers to compete in robotics at the international level, hoping to spur the next generation of innovators.
Helping refugees in Copenhagen
When Syrian and African refugees arrived in Denmark, the U.S. Embassy partnered with local nongovernmental organizations to find Danish mentors for them.