Forty-seven elected officials, political party leaders, and civic activists from around the world are participating in the IVLP project “The U.S. Electoral Process” to observe U.S. approaches to political campaigns and election administration. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed to the State Department by Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce; the Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes; and IVLP program officer Stephen Taylor. The meeting also included presentations by officials of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor:

- Christie Arendt, Global Affairs Section Head, Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL/MLGA),

- Carolyn Zander, Lead Program Analyst, Rapid Response, Office of Global Programming, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL/GP)

A brother lies in eternal repose at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, arguably the United States' most famous military cemetery. Established in 1864 in 200 acres of what was once the estate of confederate general Robert E. Lee, more than 300,000 people has been buried in the cemetery since then. I spent a whole day shooting the headstones of the famous people buried there including Pres. John F. Kennedy. Taken in 2008 with a Nikon D40 while attending the US International Visitors' Program.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Sukkot reception iho Embassy exchange and outreach programs, at the CMR October 19, 2016

Forty-seven elected officials, political party leaders, and civic activists from around the world are participating in the IVLP project “The U.S. Electoral Process” to observe U.S. approaches to political campaigns and election administration. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed to the State Department by Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce; the Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes; and IVLP program officer Stephen Taylor. The meeting also included presentations by officials of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor:

- Christie Arendt, Global Affairs Section Head, Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL/MLGA),

- Carolyn Zander, Lead Program Analyst, Rapid Response, Office of Global Programming, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL/GP)

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

TIP Report Heroes with Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith prior to the release of the 2012 Trafficking in Persons Report at the State Department.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Forty-seven elected officials, political party leaders, and civic activists from around the world are participating in the IVLP project “The U.S. Electoral Process” to observe U.S. approaches to political campaigns and election administration. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed to the State Department by Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce; the Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes; and IVLP program officer Stephen Taylor. The meeting also included presentations by officials of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor:

- Christie Arendt, Global Affairs Section Head, Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL/MLGA),

- Carolyn Zander, Lead Program Analyst, Rapid Response, Office of Global Programming, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL/GP)

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

The International Visitor Leadership Program or IVLP is the U.S. Department of State’s professional exchange program "that seeks to build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations through carefully designed short-term visits to the U.S. for current and emerging foreign leaders". Okey, so I will be president of the Philippines someday (lol). Blogged at Shooting Churches, Eating Noodles.

Assistant Secretary Evan Ryan meets with the IVLP Young Leaders RISE: Renew, Inspire, Serve and Empower 2014 group from MENA at the Department of State.

Women, Peace and Security IVLP initiative, with 80+ participants in six regional groups.

Women, Peace and Security IVLP initiative, with 80+ participants in six regional groups.

Members of the Memphis Council for International Visitors meet with Assistant Secretary of State Ann Stock at the U.S. Department of State on February 17, 2011. The members were in Washington, DC attending the annual National Council for International Visitors’ (NCIV) National Meeting.

This year marks NCIV’s 50th anniversary and its half century partnership with the US Department of State. Members and volunteers from 90 community based organizations around the country spent three days sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and learning more about the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) exchanges.state.gov/ivlp one of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Premier Exchange Programs.

The Memphis Council for International Visitors hosts International Visitors who travel to the United States on this program. They arrange professional meetings, cultural activities and home hospitality for visitors from around the world.

I bumped into a Filipino-American biker (left) who works for Boeing during a pit stop before going up Mt. Hood. He traces his roots from Narvacan, Ilocos Sur while mine is in Dingras, Ilocos Norte. Taken with a Nikon D40 by Akash of India, circa 2008.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Peste 1500 de romani au participat la programe de schimburi culturale si educationale finantate de @Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Luni, 28 septembrie, am avut bucuria sa ne revedem cu o parte din participanti, ocazie cu care Ambasada a aniversat si 75 de ani de la infiintarea #IVLP.

Peste 1500 de romani au participat in programe de schimburi culturale si educationale finantate de @Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Luni, 28 septembrie, am avut bucuria sa ne revedem cu o parte din participanti, ocazie cu care Ambasada a aniversat si 75 de ani de la infiintarea #IVLP.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

In April 2013, participants of WEAmericas took part in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) annual exchange and traveled to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. The 13 Latin American women business owners met with organizations like the Cherie Blair Foundation and Wal-Mart Foundation, as well as local businesses and organizations. The women discussed market expansion of their businesses via funding available from universities, corporations, businesses, and private sector associations.

Peste 1500 de romani au participat in programe de schimburi culturale si educationale finantate de @Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Luni, 28 septembrie, am avut bucuria sa ne revedem cu o parte din participanti, ocazie cu care Ambasada a aniversat si 75 de ani de la infiintarea #IVLP.

Forty-seven elected officials, political party leaders, and civic activists from around the world are participating in the IVLP project “The U.S. Electoral Process” to observe U.S. approaches to political campaigns and election administration. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed to the State Department by Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs Marie Royce; the Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes; and IVLP program officer Stephen Taylor. The meeting also included presentations by officials of the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor:

- Christie Arendt, Global Affairs Section Head, Office of Multilateral and Global Affairs, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL/MLGA),

- Carolyn Zander, Lead Program Analyst, Rapid Response, Office of Global Programming, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL/GP)

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

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Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

Members of the International Services Council of Alabama meet with Assistant Secretary of State Ann Stock at the U.S. Department of State on February 17, 2011. The members were in Washington, DC attending the annual National Council for International Visitors’ (NCIV) National Meeting.

This year marks NCIV’s 50th anniversary and its half century partnership with the US Department of State. Members and volunteers from 90 community based organizations around the country spent three days sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and learning more about the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) exchanges.state.gov/ivlp one of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Premier Exchange Programs.

The International Services Council of Alabama hosts International Visitors who travel to the United States on this program. They arrange professional meetings, cultural activities and home hospitality for visitors from around the world.

The WEAmericas participants also met with groups from the Secretary's Office of Global Women's Issues. The 13 Latin American women business owners met with organizations like the Cherie Blair Foundation and Wal-Mart Foundation, as well as local businesses and organizations. The women discussed market expansion of their businesses via funding available from universities, corporations, businesses, and private sector associations.

On May 8, 2014 a delegation of trade officials and experts from 9 ASEAN countries visited the East-West Center in Washington at part of the US Department of States International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).

They met with Dr. Mark Borthwick, Director of the US Asia Pacific Council (USAPC), to learn about the EWC's ASEAN Matters for America initiative, and other EWC and USAPC activities in Southeast Asia.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Sukkot reception iho Embassy exchange and outreach programs, at the CMR October 19, 2016

Members of the International Center of Syracuse meet with Assistant Secretary of State Ann Stock at the U.S. Department of State on February 17, 2011. The members were in Washington, DC attending the annual National Council for International Visitors’ (NCIV) National Meeting.

This year marks NCIV’s 50th anniversary and its half century partnership with the US Department of State. Members and volunteers from 90 community based organizations around the country spent three days sharing best practices, exchanging ideas and learning more about the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) exchanges.state.gov one of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Premier Exchange Programs.

The International Center of Syracuse hosts International Visitors who travel to the United States on this program. They arrange professional meetings, cultural activities and home hospitality for visitors from around the world.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

Assistant Secretary Marie Royce welcomes the diplomatic community to the launch of the International Visitor Leadership Program's (IVLP) 80th Anniversary celebration at the National Museum of American Diplomacy. For 80 years, IVLP has promoted mutual understanding as the U.S. Department of State's premier professional exchange program.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Galt (ECA) and Ambassador Brownback (IRF) meet with religious leaders from 26 countries to further the conversation begun by Secretary Pompeo and DRL/IRF at the Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom hosted at the State Department earlier this year. The participants are part of an International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) exchange.

Peste 1500 de romani au participat in programe de schimburi culturale si educationale finantate de @Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State. Luni, 28 septembrie, am avut bucuria sa ne revedem cu o parte din participanti, ocazie cu care Ambasada a aniversat si 75 de ani de la infiintarea #IVLP.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.

Seventy International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) participants from around the world are participating in “The U.S. Electoral Process” initiative. The participants from 45 countries were welcomed by Deputy Assistant Secretary for Professional and Cultural Exchanges Susan Crystal and Director of the Office of International Visitors Anne Grimes at the United States Institute of Peace. The guest speaker was Kyle Kondik, the managing editor of Sabato’s Crystal Ball.