U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States
By Sarah Galbenski
For Foreign Service officers wanting to serve at a United States embassy while still living in Washington, the U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (OAS) is an ideal post. The U.S. Mission is the only one of...
Embassy Belgrade and USAID promote accessibility in Serbia
Embassy Belgrade is contributing $1 million through USAID to promote economic empowerment, inclusive work environments, and more accessible employment for people with disabilities in Serbia. “We promote equal opportunities for all,” the embassy wrote...
Embassy Abidjan and USAID facilitate training for veterinarians
Through the Global Health Security Agenda, the U.S. government advances partner countries’ capacity to prevent, detect, report, and treat zoonotic disease. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases,...
Department of State and NFL leaders discuss diversity and inclusion
The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) and the Secretary’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a discussion between Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley, the Department of State’s chief diversity and inclusion officer...
Department counselor pays respect in Warsaw
During his visit to Poland, the Counselor of the State Department Derek Chollet (right), along with Undersecretary of State for Security, the Americas, Asia, and Eastern Policy of the Republic of Poland Marcin Przydacz...
Bujumbura PAS team shares info about American academic programs
In July, American Spaces Director Jean de Dieu Nkurunziza and EducationUSA advisor Ramadhani Sintuka from Embassy Bujumbura’s public affairs section (PAS) set off on a three-day speaking tour to Gitega, Ngozi, and Muyinga. The...
Embassy Bogota invites locked-down Colombians to “Train Like a Marine”
By Danna Van Brandt and Laura Lopez
In June 2020, as the whole world was struggling to adjust to life at home due to the pandemic lockdown, Colombian audiences sought ways to stay connected and...
Mental Fitness
By Young Hoang
“My mental is not there,” were the words of USA Olympic gymnast Simone Biles before withdrawing from the team final competition, July 28, in Tokyo. Being part of a team, whether on...
The Court Needs Her
Opening photo: The Deshi Ballers in action during The Deshi Ballers’ Third Annual “Choose to Challenge” tournament in celebration of the 2021 International Women’s Day. Photo by Tanvir Ali
By Anne Sherman and Jonathan Gomes
Ashreen...
Marvelous Training Ground
Opening Shot: Beach volleyball and other outdoor activities and sports are key to the “Carioca” lifestyle in Rio de Janeiro. Photo by Scott Hamilton
By Camila David
Tropical weather. Breathtaking beaches. Lush green nature. These and...
