IVLP ALUMNI AWARD FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION AND CHANGE
Alumni of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) are leaders in a wide range of fields. To recognize alumni who are change-makers in their community, Global Ties U.S. in partnership with a distinguished IVLP alumnus, have created the 2017 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation and Change. Global Ties U.S. seeks to recognize and award an IVLP alumna or alumnus for his or her outstanding achievements in driving social change through innovation. Applicants should demonstrate how they implemented strategies and skills learned from their IVLP program participation.Nominees must demonstrate the significant difference they are making in their community by addressing one of the following four focus areas:
Fostering economic prosperity and entrepreneurship
Advancing civil society and human rights
Working to promote alternatives to violent extremism
Combating climate change