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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs' (ECA) mission is to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries by means of educational and cultural exchange.

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June 26, 2011

U.S. Department of State Announces Third Iraq Youth Sports International Exchange June 22-July 2

June 24, 2011

Former U.S. Women's National Team Standouts Tiffany Roberts Sahaydak and Linda Hamilton Travel to Brazil June 27 - July 1

June 21, 2011

U.S. Department of State Announces First International Exchange With USA Volleyball, Will Bring 50 Coaches from Caribbean Nations

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