professional development
AWE alumna matches music and film using AI technology
The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs helped Frinny Lee develop a business that uses artificial intelligence to find music for movies.
AWE alumna’s winery brings economic growth to rural India
The State Department's Academy for Women Entrepreneurs has helped Tage Rita, of India, and many other businesswomen worldwide succeed.
U.S. sends teachers all over the world
State Department programs send U.S. educators overseas to teach and to learn from their global peers. Learn how these programs change lives.
Young Egyptian entrepreneurs make a global difference
Meet Doaa Aref, Heba Assem, and Riham Adel. These Egyptian entrepreneurs are changing the economy for Middle Eastern and North African youth.
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.
Diversity is an essential component of the U.S. diplomatic corps
The United States champions diversity among members of its diplomatic corps to have a full representation of American life abroad.
In the U.S., it’s easy to start a small business
Entrepreneurs will find plenty of resources through the U.S. Small Business Administration to help them establish — and expand — their businesses.
Scholars from U.S. exchange program fight COVID-19
Around the world, Fulbright scholars — past and present — are responding to coronavirus in their communities by using their training to help others.