The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ (ECA) Leaders Lead On-Demand Program supports the U.S. Department of State’s ability to respond to a range of emerging foreign policy priorities that advance America’s global leadership and support U.S. values. Through targeted, theme-based, two-way or multi-segmented exchange programs, the initiative cultivates professional relationships and practical collaborations that reinforce U.S. priorities abroad while creating tangible benefits for American communities. The program is implemented by World Learning.
Leaders Lead Strategy
These two-way exchange programs foster professional relationships between emerging leaders in the United States and abroad. The Leaders Lead On-Demand Program serves as a rapid-response tool supporting U.S. strategic interests by equipping participants to exchange practical solutions to global challenges and advance mutual understanding.
Responsive & adaptable program model
Opportunities for professional & leadership development
Alumni engagement & sustainable network growth
Program Goals
In addition to meeting emerging post-specific foreign policy goals, each Leaders Lead On-Demand Program supports the following broad goals:
Rapid deployment of exchange initiatives in response to urgent foreign policy concerns.
Strengthening professional relationships that benefit U.S. national security, economic interests, and global leadership.
Facilitating exchange of ideas and collaborative approaches to high-priority global challenges.
Enhancing participants’ skills to make constructive contributions in their professions and communities.