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 Six Core Programming Pillars of the American Spaces. This ... Read More»
Outbreak DIY Exhibit
The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History has created a do-it-yourself (DIY) exhibit called Outbreak, showing how diseases travel and how people around the world track down and respond to outbreaks. This colorful and interactive exhibit, which can be printed locally, contains 16 pre-designed panels with two customizable templates, along with audio/visual content and a resource ... Read More»
22.33 Podcast Discussion Guide – 1.8 “Call Me Teacher”
The State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has put out a new podcast called 22.33 on ECA supported exchanges. We have created a discussion guide (PDF 1MB) around one of these podcast from season 1 episode 8 “Call Me Teacher.” This podcast describes Will Langford’s experience as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant in Kenya and the various stereotypes he encountered as an ... Read More»
YALI Network Resources Now Available
We now have a section on the Managing American Spaces website with YALI Network Resources . There are marketing resources and programming ideas to promote the Young African Leaders Initiative . Contact YALI at yali.state.gov/emailrequest/ for more information. Read More»
Voting Rights Toolkit Available
This Smithsonian-developed programming kit for a 90-120 minute program teaches participants about the right to vote as a mechanism of change and civic engagement by highlighting various American stories. This program includes a hands-on activity and optional lesson extensions. Read More»