Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State
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Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State
@ECAatState
@StateDept’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs — building enduring connections through exchanges for people across the globe. state.gov/tou
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State repostedThis @StateDept-@ufc partnership is the next chapter in @ECAatState's long sports diplomacy history, leveraging one of the world's most-watched sports to advance American foreign policy. 🇺🇸UFC has become a global phenomenon by embracing values that resonate far beyond the Octagon: excellence, discipline, opportunity, and meritocracy. Proud to launch a new Sports Diplomacy partnership with @ufc and grateful to host @danawhite for the signing of our MOU.
Replying to @ECAatStateThis training by the interagency Cultural Antiquities Task Force reinforces U.S. leadership in protecting cultural heritage in Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. We remain committed to the rule of law and safeguarding our shared history.- Replying to @ECAatStateIllicit trafficking of antiquities funds criminal networks. By training frontline officers to spot these risks, we’re keeping looted goods out of the U.S. market and helping keep our borders strong against crime.
- Strengthening border security is a top U.S. priority. @smithsonian and @StateDept’s Cultural Heritage Center recently led two law enforcement trainings for 300+ @CBP, @ICEgov, and @FBI officers to curb the illicit trafficking of antiquities from North Africa into the U.S.
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State repostedFantastic kickoff at the @EmbamexEUA for the first match of the @FIFAWorldCup! This historic tournament shows not just athletic excellence, but sports diplomacy in action. Can’t wait to see the @USMNT take the pitch for the first U.S. match tonight in LA! 🇺🇸⚽️🇲🇽
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State repostedYesterday I spoke at the launch of the new Congressional International Exchanges Caucus. @ECAatState programs build the human infrastructure of American diplomacy and drive economic growth here at home.
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State reposted⚽ 11 U.S. cities are preparing to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™. 🏟️ Hosting matches gives our great country a chance to show the very best of America.
- In exactly one month, America turns 250! We’re showcasing the history, innovation, and spirit that define the United States. Join us in honoring 250 years of freedom, friendship, and progress. From workshops on the Constitution and the American political system to visits to
00:00 - The @StateDept’s AFCP remains one of our most impactful tools for preserving the world’s heritage while strengthening key partnerships for the United States abroad. 🇺🇸🏛️🇳🇵The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) is one of the coolest cultural things we do at State. For modest amounts, we help to excavate, preserve, and restore priceless historic buildings, archeological sites, religious archives, and other world heritage. Today
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State repostedAmerica's exchanges are a force for good in the world, and I am honored that @POTUS and @SecRubio have entrusted me to lead @ECAatState 🇺🇸 ✨
- Educational & Cultural Affairs—U.S. Dept. of State reposted
It was a great pleasure to host @DarrenJBeattie — a sharp and influential voice whose ideas continue to enrich transatlantic policy discourse — at the 🇬🇪Embassy. Thank you for the excellent discussion on strengthening U.S.-Georgia relations and deepening the historic cultural
- Thank you to @UnderSecPD for the shout out to award winning glassblower Dale Chihuly and his new sculptures debuted in Venice - right where he conducted his Fulbright Fellowship.Replying to @UnderSecPD and @luxfeinbergAmerican glass artist (and Fulbright alum!) Dale Chihuly debuted several new sculptures in Venice. His works are arresting and crowd-pleasing and sometimes resemble sea creatures. Chihuly was the first American to work at the famous Venini glass factory, and his installations
