1. Emerging Young Leaders 2018 #EYLeaders

   

   Get to know the 2018 emerging young leaders in this video. The Emerging Young Leaders Award is granted to 10 outstanding leaders across the globe.

2. Lead With Your Heart

   

   Shirley Harrison, Executive Director of the International Visitor Center of Jackson, Mississippi, talks about her experience with IVLP and the importance of people-to-people exchanges.

3. The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova

   The Confidence to Lead: Lilia Sevastyanova

4. Tunisian Swimmers Visit the U.S.

   

   Partnering with USA Swimming, the U.S. State Department brought 13 athletes—12 youth and one coach—to the U.S. for a swimming-focused program.

5. Track and Field Athletes from the Caribbean Visit the U.S

   

   In partnership with USA Track and Field and the Oregon Track Club, the U.S Department of State organized a dynamic track and field program to empower women and girls.

6. Announcing the Recipients of the 2018 Emerging Young Leaders Award

   On Wednesday, May 2, the ten recipients of the third annual Emerging Young Leaders Award will be acknowledged in a public ceremony at the State Department for their efforts as partners for peace and drivers of economic growth and opportunity.

7. What is the Emerging Young Leaders Award?

   

   The Emerging Young Leaders Award honors international youth who have shown the tenacity and courage to create positive social change.

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   WEAmericas Initiative

   The Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Americas (WEAmericas) initiative and exchange leverages public-private partnerships to increase women’s economic participation and encourage women’s leadership.

9. Chocolate Tour Sweetens Entrepreneurs' Perspectives

   

   Hear from Tajik entrepreneur, Makhina Osimi, about her experience with IVLP.

10. Citizen Diplomats Adrienne & Riham on IVLP

    

    Watch Adrienne and Riham's story, and learn more at eca.state.gov/ivlp.

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