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Exchange programs strengthen the national security of the United States through improved foreign relations, support U.S. international leadership, and provide a broad range of domestic benefits by helping break down barriers that often divide us and by investing in American communities and organizations.</p> <h2>What We Do</h2> <p>As mandated by the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) works to build friendly, peaceful relations between the people of the United States and the people of other countries through academic, cultural, sports, and professional exchanges, as well as public-private partnerships.</p> <p> This exchange of expertise, culture, language, and sport results in better outcomes for American communities and for foreign exchange participants in their communities abroad. For example, exchange programs increase skillsets in sectors like technology, facilitate international collaboration with like-minded partners on cybersecurity, and represent a significant investment in American individuals and communities.</p> <p>We cultivate lasting international relationships, helping secure our nation today and building foundations of peace and prosperity for tomorrow.聽 </p> <h2>Who We Engage</h2> <p>Building a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America and world starts with individuals.聽 ECA exchanges cross numerous sectors and industries important to American culture and values and engage rising leaders in the United States and around the globe, from high school students to doctoral researchers, professional artists and athletes, and beyond.聽</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-uuid-58ae23a8-b7ff-45fc-a82e-421f5fcab318 pane-bundle-subpage-teaser" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-image"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://eca.state.gov/files/bureau/styles/subpage_teaser/public/field_image/metropolitanmuseumofartislamiccollection.png?itok=1MJDYBjW" width="200" height="108" alt="A worker in the new Metropolitan Museum of Art galleries that contain many works of Islamic influence." /> </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-headline"> Cultural Exchanges for Over 50 Years </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-teaser"> <p>Brief history of the bureau and the events that led to its establishment.</p> </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-learn-more"> <a href="https://eca.state.gov/about-bureau-0/history-and-mission-eca">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-separator"></div><div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-uuid-0358d205-74c4-458e-b708-486d8641dcbb pane-bundle-subpage-teaser" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-image"> <img typeof="foaf:Image" src="https://eca.state.gov/files/bureau/styles/subpage_teaser/public/field_photogallery_photos/640x360_2011edwardrmurrow1.jpg?itok=eSSEZjRH" width="200" height="108" alt="Edward R. Murrow participant, Viktoriya Piriyeva of Azerbaijan, in front of CNN International" /> </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-headline"> Partnering with ECA </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-teaser"> <p>Our partnerships broaden our scope and bring the exchange experience to people around the world.</p> </div> <div class="field-subpage-teaser-learn-more"> <a href="https://eca.state.gov/about-bureau-0/partnering-eca">Learn More</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="panel-panel panel-col-right"> <div class="panel-pane pane-fieldable-panels-pane pane-uuid-2e9e58fc-9fae-44ce-8c52-53fcc4f2e770 pane-bundle-box-of-links" > <div class="pane-content"> <div class="field-box-of-links-headline"> Bureau Opportunities </div> <div class="field-box-of-links-links"> <a href="http://exchanges.state.gov" target="_blank" class="ext">Browse Exchange Programs</a> </div> <div class="field-box-of-links-links"> <a href="http://exchanges.state.gov/us/hosting-volunteer-opportunities" target="_blank" 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