Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs

Description

The Office of Citizen Exchanges, Youth Programs Division, of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs announces an open competition for the Indonesia-U.S. Youth Leadership Program. Public and private non-profit organizations meeting the provisions described in Internal Revenue Code section 26 USC 501(c)(3) may submit proposals for a reciprocal exchange program between Indonesia and the United States. Applicants should plan to recruit and select between 24 and 34 youth and adult participants in Indonesia and in the United States and to provide the participants with a three-week exchange program in the partner country. The exchange activities will focus broadly on the themes of civic rights and responsibilities, leadership, respect for diversity, and community activism, and specifically on the theme of the environment. Activities will be geared toward preparing participants to conduct projects at home that serve a community need.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Hans Posey <br/>Program Specialist <br/>
poseyhe@state.gov