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Creating sustainable styles in Iceland, Mexico

Learn how two alumnae of the U.S. government's Academy for Women Entrepreneurs are advancing environmentally friendly fashion.
Lasu Jacob and Victor Mora holding plastic buckets of produce in farm field (Courtesy of Raleigh City Farm)

African community leaders take home lessons from U.S.

The Community Engagement Exchange program provides emerging civil society leaders with the tools and resources they need to succeed.
Group of people posing for photo in front of blackboard with Arabic words (Courtesy of Lizz Huntley)

Americans’ desire to learn Arabic continues

More American students are choosing to study Arabic. For World Arabic Language Day, we look at their experiences.
Woman wearing head covering sitting at sewing machine in factory, smiling (Courtesy of Gap Inc.)

U.S. company champions women workers in India

Read about GAP Inc., one of the recipients of the State Department's annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
Girl standing behind desk and woman seated at desk (Courtesy of Intel)

U.S. company launches tech careers in Costa Rica

Learn how Intel is helping students in Costa Rica learn science, technology and language skills that will help them succeed.
Lamiaa Salah posing next to poster with woman on it (© Mahmoud Adly)

AWE alumna boosts women’s employment in Egypt

The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs helped a businesswoman in Egypt launch TamaKani. Her company is helping other women find jobs.
Man standing in front of New York city skyline at night (Courtesy of Gabriel Garbar)

These Americans helped Russians improve their English

Meet three experienced English instructors in the U.S. who recently virtually taught teachers and students in Russia.
4 colorful tiles displayed in collage (Photos courtesy of Hazel Naranjo)

AWE alumna constructs her dream business in Costa Rica

After years working in construction supplies, Hazel Naranjo started her own business. The Academy for Women Entrepreneurs helped her succeed.
People seated in auditorium (State Dept./Melissa Grannetino)

Students learn about human rights at the State Department

Over 80 U.S. and international students gathered at the State Department to learn more about foreign policy and human rights.