Civil Society / Governance Photo Gallery

USAID Community Connections participants from Kyrgyzstan experience team building challenges at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro Minnesota

USAID Community Connections participants from Kyrgyzstan were excited to learn active team building challenges at Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center near Lanesboro, Minnesota. The activities will be replicated as these young Kyrgyz leaders expand the role of youth volunteerism in community development.

Open World delegates from Kazakhstan met informally with State Representative Mark Radcliffe in Sparta Wisconsin

Kazakhstan Open World delegates met informally with Wisconsin State Representative Mark Radcliffe during the local governance exchange in rural Western Wisconsin. Typically, delegates are impressed at the access and availability of local, state, and federal elected officials to the constituents they serve.

First Open World Armenia delegation meet with staff of Senator Harkin and Senator Grassley in their Des Moines Iowa office

Iowa is one of the top destinations for Open World delegations. Iowa Sister States annually hosts multiple groups, including the inaugural Open World delegation from Armenia. The Women Leaders group met with representatives of Senator Harkin and Senator Grassley in their Des Moines, Iowa offices.