Upcoming IVLP Projects
This project will make America prosperous by introducing best practices in developing and maintaining international partnerships, monetizing research, and supporting faculty collaboration and international research. The project will provide examples of successful models of transnational university partnerships, with a goal to increase U.S. faculty and student exchanges, joint research, and capacity building.
University Partnerships - A Multi-Regional Project
October 7 - 12
This project examines best practices in curriculum design and showcases American leadership and innovation in media studies. Participants will explore classroom methods that foster effective communication skills, enhance technical acquisition, and develop future workforce innovators. Review of teaching methods designed to help students navigate the digital age will highlight opportunities and challenges in ensuring educational preparedness and improving educational outcomes.
Fostering Innovation in Media Studies - A Multi Regional Project
October 8 - 13
This project makes America more prosperous by exploring the role women leaders in politics, business, and public service play as agents of change and advancement in their communities. Participants will look at examples of how women have led change on social, political, gender, family, youth, and health-related issues. They will meet with women’s organizations and influential women in public service, politics, NGOs, businesses, foundations, schools, and community organizations to discuss their contributions to issues affecting women, families, children, and society at large.
Advancing Economic Prosperity - A Regional Project for the Western Hemisphere
October 13-18
This project will make America stronger and more secure by addressing the public health threat of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids in American communities. Participants will learn about best practices in managing this threat, including prevention and rehab. They will learn how Americans use public information campaigns, strong community networks, medical preparedness, and cutting-edge technology to stop the flow of fentanyl and its precursor chemicals into the United States. They will also learn about the role of law enforcement in the prevention of fentanyl trafficking and recovery of substances on illicit markets.
Fentanyl and Protecting Public Health - A Multi-Regional Project
October 15 - 21
This IVLP On Demand project brings senior Philippine semiconductor stakeholders to Washington, D.C., and key U.S. states with strong semiconductor activity to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and academic experts on strategies to strengthen semiconductor supply chains while ensuring mutual benefits for both countries. Participants will explore federal and state-level policies that enhance industry resilience, workforce development, and ease of doing business – key factors that contribute to U.S. competitiveness in semiconductor manufacturing.
U.S.-Philippine Relations for American Semiconductor Supply Chains - A Single Country Project for the Philippines
October 29 - November 2
This project leverages America’s strengths by focusing on U.S. efforts to promote stable democratic governance and global economic growth and development through community engagement. It will examine the role of community centers, libraries, schools, and other organizations with a special focus on supporting and sustaining youth employment. Meetings, site visits, and activities will illustrate artistic, cultural, religious, and educational organizations involved in programs that develop youth skills and foster the education-to-workforce pipeline.
Youth and Civic Education - A Regional Project for Africa
November 4-8
This project brings together leaders within the faith community to share best practices that protect religious freedom, promote interfaith dialogue, and showcase American leadership in the defense of religious liberties. Participants from faith-based entities, community organizations, government and academia will engage with U.S. faith-based organizations, explore religious freedom policies, and foster global partnerships that support and defend freedom of religion or belief worldwide.