The World Affairs Council of New Hampshire is one of more than 90 community organizations around the country that host visitors through the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs International Visitors Leadership Program- the department's premier professional exchange program.
This program brings approximately 4,000 foreign leaders and specialists to the United States for short-term (approximately three week) professional programs. Participants in the national program, who are leaders and decision-makers in their home countries; travel as individuals or as part of pre-arranged groups.
Some of the groups are fully funded by the U.S. Congress through its appropriation to the U.S. Department of State, while others receive little or no financial support from U.S. government. The national program constitutes a major component of this country's public diplomacy efforts to foster mutual understanding and cooperation between the United States and other countries.
Through a long-standing public-private sector partnership, the U.S. Government works with national private, nonprofit organizations and a network of volunteer-based organizations that are members of the National Council for International Visitors, a nonprofit organization established in 1961. Together, these organizations design and implement quality, experiential programs for distinguished International Visitors. Through its grassroots network, the National program involves over 80,000 volunteers each year as citizen diplomats who develop enduring international linkages.
Over the 2012 fiscal year, the World Affairs Council of NH hosted 285 visitors from more than 60 countries.
ALUMNI
Almost 300 IVLP alumni are current or former
Heads of Government or Chiefs of State around the world, including:
~ President Hamid Karzai of Afghanistan ('87)
~ President Alvaro Uribe Velez of Colombia ('98)
~ President Mwai Kibaki of Kenya ('99)
~ Turkish President Abdullah Gul ('95)
~ Former Prime Minister Helen Clark of New Zealand ('98)
~ President Nicolas Sarkozy of France ('85) ~ Prime Minister Gordon Brown of The United Kingdom ('84/'92)
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FY 2013 WACNH Programs:
* Women's Participation in the Political Process (Yemen)
* Combating Gender Based Violence (Pakistan)
* US Elections (Middle East)
* Iraq Election Stakeholders (Iraq)
* US Presidential Elections for Young Political Leaders (India)
* Strengthening Civil Society (Asia)
* Increasing Gov Trans. Through Active Part. of Citizens in the Governing Process (Russia)
* Regional Partnerships and Municipal Economic Development (Canada)
* State and Local Government (France)
* Political Transitions and the New US Administration (Latin America)
* Activism Through Social Media (Pakistan)
* Accountable Governance: Role of a Legislature (Russia Open World)
* Local Government Issues (Hungry)
* Educating Youth for Future Leadership (Indonesia)
* Women in Action: Promoting Women's Issues in the Political System (Latin America)
* Role of Legislators in the US (Armenia)
* US Financial Systems and the Global Economy (Europe)
* The Influence of Social Media in the 21st Century (India)
* Open Government and Access to Information (Brazil)
* Citizen Participation in Local Governance in the US (China)
* Sustainable and Organic Farming in the US (France)
* Corporate Social Responsibility (S. Korea)
* Transparency in Federal, State, and Local Government (North Africa)
* Accountable Governance: Role of a Legislature (Serbia Open World)
* Accountability in Government and Business (Mozambique)
* Integration Challenges Facing New Immigrants (Canada)
* Empowering Women Against Domestic Violence (Eastern Europe)
* The Legal Framework for NGOs and Public-Private Partnerships (Armenia)
* Leadership Development for Young Political Leaders (Indonesia)
FY 2012 WACNH Programs:
* Women's Leadership and Political Participation (Caribbean)
* Higher Education in the US (Sri Lanka)
* Pro Bono Legal Services in the U.S. (Ukraine)
* Women's Political, Economic, and Social Empowerment (Afghanistan)
* Financial Issues (China)
* US Political Process and Minority Rights (Belgium)
* Women In Public Service (Multi-Regional)
* Youth Leadership in America (Tajikistan)
* Promoting and Supporting Volunteerism in a Democracy (Ukraine)
* US Political System: A Background for Journalists (Multi-Regional)
* Election Campaign Management (Armenia)
* Media Literacy: Promoting Civil Society Through New Media Technology (Kyrgyzstan)
* The Role of a Government Spokesperson (Montenegro)
* Building Sustainability and Green Businesses (China and Laos)
* NGO Management in the US (India)
* Small and Medium Business (Tajikistan)
* Grassroots Democracy and Citizen Participation in the Political Process (Venezuela)
* U.S. Financial Systems and the Global Economy (Europe)
* Environmental Law Enforcement (Brazil)
* University Student Government (Georgia)
* The Decision Making Process and Conflict Resolution (Kyrgyzstan)
* Social Media and Elections (Egypt)
* Promoting Transparency and Fighting Corruption (Pakistan)
* State and Local Government and Elections (Thailand)
* NGO Management and Civic Activism (Belarus)
* Civic Organizations in Community Building (South Korea)
* Legal Fellows: Open World (Russia Open World)
* Business Women in the US (Georgia)
* Good Governance, Open Government (Poland)
* Local Government (Egypt)
* Journalism in the US (Syria)
* Women in U.S. Politics (Turkey)
* Empowering Local Communities (Indonesia)
* NGO Management (Multi-Regional)
* Domestic and Foreign Policy and American Civilization (Algeria)
* Young Political Leaders: Current Social, Political, and Economic Issues (Lebanon)
* Federalism and the Role of Local Governance in the U.S. (Yemen)
* Road Safety and Management (Oman)
* Migration, Immigration, Registration, and Asylum (Moldova)
* Youth Leadership in the US (Mexico)
* Current US Political, Economic, and Social Issues (Germany)
* Women and Juvenile Justice (Philippines)
* US Election and Political Systems (Argentina)
* Accountable Governance: Local Governance (Moldova Open World)
* Waste Management and Renewable Energy (Bulgaria)
* Young Leaders: Influential Voice (Middle East)
* Youth in Presidential Elections (Georgia)
* Primary Education (Vietnam)
* Women's and Disability Rights (Moldova)
* The US Legislative Process and Leadership (Afghanistan)
* Women as Institutional Change Agents (Yemen)
