#GlobalTies2025 National Meeting

The Global Ties U.S. 2025 National Meeting: "Stronger Alliances, Stronger Communities," is taking place February 18-21 in downtown Washington, DC. Registration is now closed.

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Meet the U.S. ExchangeAlumni Fellows

Six U.S. citizens will serve as regional advocates for international exchange programs and foster the growth of U.S. ExchangeAlumni networks across the country.

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Introducing the Advocacy Hub

A knowledge and action center for Global Ties Network members and supporters to engage Congress on how exchange programs and public diplomacy make the United States safer, stronger, and more prosperous.

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Exchange Matters

Why IVLP Always Starts with the Federalism Briefing

For 85 years, the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) has helped participants – who represent current and future global leaders – better understand the United States through the principles of our Founding Fathers and learn how those principles have shaped our country.

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“The international exchange programs you help implement are among the most effective tools this country has for meeting its long-term foreign policy goals.”

President Ronald Reagan, 1984 Learn More

More than 80 members are making a difference.

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Global Partners

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States Served

We foster connections that strengthen U.S. national security and boost U.S. economic prosperity.  

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