To increase mutual understanding and assist in the development of peaceful relations, the U.S. government supports a variety of exchange programs in countries across the world, such as Fulbright, IVLP, UGRAD, SUSI, YALI, YLAI, and YSEALI (See full list here ). Engagement with alumni of these programs is one of the Five Core Programming Pillars of the American Spaces. This ... Read More»
The End of World War II Resource Toolkit
This toolkit (PDF 709KB) provides information on the end of World War II and the role that the United States played in this war. September 2, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of this war. The toolkit contains links to videos, including access to Ken Burns’ documentary The War (via Kanopy), lesson plans, movies, and graphics for American Spaces to conduct related ... Read More»
First Amendment Rights: Peaceful Assembly & Petition Resource Toolkit
This Resource Toolkit (460 kb PDF ) is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a greater awareness of the rights outlined in the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights, specifically the right to assemble peacefully and to petition the government. The toolkit contains articles, videos, lesson plans and links to famous American movements fueled by protests. This ... Read More»
Virtual Programming Kit
This Virtual Programming Resource Toolkit (PDF 597KB) provides resources and tips to help you create online programs at American Spaces. With the outbreak of COVID-19, many American Spaces are minimizing in-person engagement. Whether or not your American Space is doing fewer in-person programs, we recommend that all American Spaces do more virtual engagement. This allows you to connect not only with ... Read More»
2020 U.S. Elections Toolkit
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, U.S. citizens 18 years and older will not only cast their votes for the office of the President of the United States, but they will vote for representatives for the U.S. Congress, as well as state and local officials. This 2020 Elections Resource Toolkit (PDF 925 kb) is designed for programming at American Spaces to create a ... Read More»