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The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the United States Department of State fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries around the world. Department of State redirects here. ...


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Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs – U.S. Department of State (802 words)
The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, is pleased to announce that the 2005 Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation awards will support 87 cultural preservation projects in 76 countries.
The Alumni Affairs Division is committed to continuing to engage with the alumni of Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) exchange programs in order to increase the mutual understanding between the peoples of the United States and other countries.
Ambassador's Fund for Cultural Preservation, established by Congress for the fiscal year 2001, aims to assist less developed countries in preserving their cultural heritage and to demonstrate U.S. respect for other cultures.
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