American Spaces Training Program (2023-2028)

This program strengthens the network of American Spaces in 33 countries across Europe and Central Asia through professional development, strategic communications, and regional collaboration.

The program equips American Spaces coordinators with practical tools to expand audience engagement, strengthen digital communications, and share trusted information through tailored social media strategies and peer learning. Participants also take part in regional workshops to exchange best practices, build professional networks, and enhance programming that showcases American innovation, education, culture, and values.

Selected coordinators participate in professional visits to the United States, deepening their understanding of American institutions, communities, and public diplomacy while building lasting partnerships with colleagues from around the world.

Primary program partner countries include Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, North Macedonia, Poland, Armenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Moldova, Montenegro, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic, and Azerbaijan. The program is funded by the Office of American Spaces and Educational Advising within the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and implemented with the Center for Strategy and Development.