The second blog in this series focuses on museums and galleries in the United Arab Emirates.
Featured projects this past month happened in Brazil, Colombia, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East, among other locations.
Deputy Assistant Secretary of State David Duckenfield launches the Foreign Policy Matters initiative along with Dr. Carla Freeman and me.
"At the same time you know very well that you can’t learn how to dive or swim unless you jump in the water."
Participants in Bluefields adding color to their community cultural center.
Posing with Robert Johnson, Legislative Affairs in the Office of Senator Mark Kirk and also the former officer of Senator now President Obama.
On a guided tour of New Orleans.
Meeting with Jamie Kalven, writer and human rights activist and the founder of the Invisible Institute
Meeting in the City Hall of Salt Lake City with Mr. James Rogers, Vice Chair.
At Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington visiting this historic restaurant and learning about African American history on the U Street corridor.
Mr. Frank Zang discussing lessons learned from communicating with a world-wide public for the Salt lake City Winter Olympics. Mr. Zang, served as the former Spokesman for the Organizing Committee.
Experiencing St. Patrick's Day in Chicago and the famous greening of the river.
Political debate is a critical part of French culture.
Meridian Intern Tessa Trach went on a service-based spring break to Huntington, WV.
Artist Michelle Angela Ortiz, her assistants, and community volunteers from la Colonia 21 de Febrero in front of their mural.
Highlighted Soft Power projects this month happened in Austria, Egypt, Hong Kong, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and many more countries.
The first families have always been great supporters of international exchange programs. The photo on the left depicts Eleanor Roosevelt's visit to Meridian. On the right, First Lady Michelle Obama meets the 2015 International Women of Courage.
Observing International Women’s Day at Meridian with Amb. Cathy Russell, Ambassador-at-large for Global Women’s Issues at the Department of State.
Prime Minister’s Media Statement during Joint Press Interaction with President of United States of America.
Mentors from a program that brought Zimbabwe and Zambia entrepreneurs to the U.S. in 2014 travel to Africa for a reverse exchange.
The Honorable Patricia de Stacy Harrison gives remarks about the importance of empowering women in all sectors of society.
This month features a food industry-themed exhibit, an African film festival, Iranian Jazz and the beauty of diversity.
The Managua mural exchange included a lot of neighborhood participants.
Mr. Mustafa Nayyem receiving the 2014 Ion Rațiu Democracy Award at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies.
Mustafa and the other participants in the 2012 U.S. Elections Program organized by Meridian International Center visiting Washington, DC.
Mustafa in 2012 listening to Senator McCain following the the second presidential debate in Boca Raton, FL.
Amb. Victoria Nuland, Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs at the U.S. Department of State giving the opening remarks at the Award Ceremony.
Mustafa speaking at one of the panels organized as part of the Award Ceremony.
The participants in the Post-Revolution Democratic Consolidation pannel organized as part of the Award Ceremony.
Past Forward is currently making its way around the United States (Photograph by Khalid Mezaina).
2015 is the Year of the Goat.