U.S. Mission China’s Sports Envoys @JasonCollins98 and Sam Vincent had a busy weekend of basketball in Xi’an. Training, demonstrations, master classes, friendly matches…lots of fun basketball 🏀 happening! SportsDiplomacy Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

While in Xi’an, U.S. Mission China’s Sports Envoys @JasonCollins98 and Sam Vincent had the opportunity to tour famous cultural sites Terracotta Army and Xi'an ancient city wall. SportsDiplomacy Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State

On the sidelines of the #Paralympics, Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State DAS Nicole Elkon met with 🇨🇦 Minister of Sport Carla Qualtrough to discuss co-hosting, alongside 🇲🇽, the 2026 North American FIFA World Cup and leveraging mega sporting events for social impact. #SportsDiplomacy

Honored to have among our Global Sport Mentoring Program (GSMP) mentor ranks Dr. Cheri Blauwet, Paralympian, USOPC Board Member, & Spaulding Rehab Prof! Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State DAS Elkon & Ambassador Courtney Diesel O’Donnell DCM Manes caught up with Cheri on the margins of the UNESCO 🏛️ #Education #Sciences #Culture 🇺🇳 Disability Inclusion Conference.

Deja Young is making a global impact as a mental health advocate. As a mom and 2x Paralympian, she’s dedicated to inspiring change. In 2019, Deja traveled to Nigeria as a #SportsEnvoy, empowering individuals w/ disabilities to overcome challenges through sports. #SportsDiplomacy

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the first physical #AWETunda market day! Your support made it a success. See you every last Friday of the month as we continue to uplift alumnae businesses! #AWEInUganda #AWEWomenUg #WomenInBusiness

We celebrate the achievements of American workers on #Labor Day, including those serving our country domestically and abroad. Your resilience and commitment to excellence are the foundation of our nation’s strength.

This month students around the world go #BackToSchool. Join us as we highlight the inspiring stories of #Afghan students who have transformed their lives through education. From overcoming challenges to achieving their dreams, these journeys showcase the power of learning,

Calling all U.S. educational institutions: we are looking for U.S. colleges and universities to host #YALI2025 Leadership Institutes next summer! Applications are due Tuesday, October 15. Learn more: mwfellows.info/2025institutea… Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State IREX

📚 Every girl has the right to learn! Today in Afghanistan, 80% of girls are deprived of education, with 2.5 million lacking access. Let's advocate for #EducationForAll and ensure every #Afghan girl gets the education she deserves. #LetAfghanGirlsLearn #LetHerLearn #AFG

"This fellowship over the last ten years has shown that it is very important to invest in young African leaders" - Jamila Mayanja, 2015 Mandela MandelaWshFellowship Alumna Tune in to hear about the transformative impact from two inspiring alumni. 🌟

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

.Josh George is a 6-time world champion Paralympic racer with a talent for inspiring others! As a Sports Envoy, he led sports clinics and promoted diversity and inclusivity in sports. Now, as a motivational speaker, he continues to empower others. #SportsDiplomacy #ExchangeAlumni

The Department of State YouTube U.S. Global Music Ambassadors are crisscrossing the globe and we are excited to see @DenyceGraves connect with Amb. Burns during her recent visit to the PRC. Music is an important part of the United States’ people-to-people diplomacy in the PRC and around

From gold medals to global connections, Team USA is shining at the Paralympic Games. Sports are uniting the world in ways that go beyond the scoreboard. Let's cheer for #TeamUSA! #SportsDiplomacy