Initiatives

The Exchange Alumni website is a key resource for alumni who wish to advance their efforts, their community, and our world. Membership to this exclusive online community grants access to: Network with alumni leaders in your community and around the world Access a variety of subscription-only newspapers, magazines, and scholarly journals online  for free Tap into professional development resources, including mentorship programs

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Bring the world into your home, family and community by hosting an international high school exchange student. By hosting a student for a few weeks or an academic year, you’ll share cultures and form bonds that last a lifetime. These extraordinary young people from countries all over the world receive a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship from the U.S. Department of State to attend local high schools and live with families in urban, rural, and suburban communities in all 50 states. These exchang...

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Sports Diplomacy has emerged as an integral part of efforts to build ever-strengthening relations between the United States and other nations. Sports diplomacy uses the universal passion for sports as a way to transcend linguistic and sociocultural differences and bring people together. Participation in sports teaches leadership, teamwork, and communication skills that help young people succeed in all areas of their lives. Sports diplomacy exchanges increase dialogue and cultural understanding between p...

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Regions: United States