We are delighted to begin officially announcing our incoming 2024 Fall Residency writers! We begin with Yassin ADNAN (Yassin Adnan ياسين عدنان, #Morocco). Learn more about him and his work here: iwp.uiowa.edu/residency/part… #ExchangeOurWorld Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @cultureatstate U.S. Embassy Morocco

We are also pleased to announce the participation of Nurit KASZTELAN (Nurit Kasztelan, #Argentina). Learn more about her and her work here: iwp.uiowa.edu/residency/part… #ExchangeOurWorld Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State @cultureatstate Embajada de EEUU en Argentina

#Breaking will make its The Olympic Games debut tomorrow with B-Boys and B-Girls giving it their all at one of the largest stages in the world. #TBT to when #ArtsEnvoy Soul Street Dance was in Doha for the #QatarUSA 2021 Year of Culture.

Today we celebrate #IndigenousPeoplesDay. The cultures, languages, and traditions of indigenous communities enrich our world. We stand with them in preserving their heritage and achieving self-determination.

The Afghan Youth Orchestra, a group of young musicians forced to leave their homes in 2021 after the Taliban takeover, gave a beautiful performance last week on The Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage. Watch the full performance, with remarks from Lee Satterfield, here: youtube.com/live/Gm7Q0sejo…

32M people tuned in to watch the 🌎 come together in peace & solidarity at the The Olympic Games. From record-breaking athletic feats to unforgettable displays of sportsmanship, we asked you to tell us some of your favorite moments. Share with us your favorite part from Paris 2024.

Whether it’s a family reunion, potluck, or restaurant opening, culinary diplomacy brings us together in delicious ways! 🍽️ See how chefs Carla Hall, Amy Brandwein, and Kwame Onwuachi view food as a bridge across cultures. Watch the full video on YouTube. #CulinaryDiplomacy

#PhotoExhibition Alert! 🎉 Want to travel without leaving your hometown? Do it through photos from around the world in an outdoor FREE exhibit, now in a city near you! bit.ly/ImpactofExchan… #ExchangeAlumni Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Department of State Photoville @globaltiesus National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library

Photos capture impactful moments and tell powerful stories. #ImpactOfExchange features @ExchangeAlumni photos and stories from around the 🌎. The photo exhibit is in Cedar Rapids from Aug 8 – Sep 11! Don’t miss this open-air showcase at National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library.

Celebrate #WorldPhotographyDay with us, explore powerful images from #ExchangeAlumni featured in the “Impact of Exchange” photo exhibition, presented by Global Ties U.S. and @Photoville. Discover the profound stories captured through their lenses. 🌍 📸

Two universal languages bringing people together all around the world: music and dance! The Ben Will Band in📍Brussels #CultureAtState #ExchangeOurWorld

Join NMAD on September 24th for our Fall Open House! We are excited to be hosting a trio of exciting exhibits in our space and we invite you to come explore them! Learn more and RSVP by September 18: diplomacy.state.gov/events-listing…

The voices and ideas of youth are essential to tackling the climate crisis. Secretary Antony Blinken and climate influencers Yi Jun and Kong Man Jing discuss how we need to continue to work together to address this global crisis during a visit to Singapore’s Botanic Gardens.

Reminder: Two weeks left to submit your #YALI2025 application. Ready to apply? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions and get started! Learn more: mwfellows.info/ApplyFAQs @YALINetwork@ECAatState #ExchangeOurWorld

Are you a young writer aged 16-25 in Lagos, Nigeria? Here's your chance to be part of the Lagos Poem Project and benefit from workshops, mentorship, and publishing opportunities provided by established poets including Nigerian-American National Youth Poet Laureate and

Here I Come ♥️✨️🎸 Another beautiful adventure. Cultural Programs Division Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State . . #music #travel #tour #Asia #Malaysia #ExchangeOurWorld #ArtsEnvoy #CulturalDiplomacy #MusicDiplomacy

Only 1⃣ day left to join the 2025 OneBeat Fellowship — a month-long U.S. residency with 25 musicians from across the globe, writing, producing, & performing original tracks, all while crafting arts-based community projects. Apply today: 1beat.org

Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We will never forget them. And we will never forget that when an enemy tried to tear us apart, our country came together. We stood united. #NeverForget911

Today we remember and honor those who lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attacks. #NeverForget911 Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State Department of State