The U.S. Department of State and implementing partner World Learning hosted more than 150 business and community leaders from 42 countries in Washington, D.C., for the 2022 Professional Fellows Congress. 

The congress served as the capstone event for the Professional Fellows Program and took place November 1 to 3 under the theme: “The Power of Purpose: Global Leaders Navigating a Reconnected World.” 

The Professional Fellows Program is an exchange program that advances good governance, economic empowerment, and civic engagement between Americans and citizens of other countries. 

During a five-week professional placement with U.S. companies and social enterprises in more than 20 U.S. states, the 2022 fellows collaborated with American counterparts to strengthen leadership development, deepen relationships, and address shared global challenges. 

For example, fellows worked with U.S. media organizations to combat disinformation, community organizations to support nonpartisan voter mobilization initiatives, and state and local government agencies to improve communications with key constituents.

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