STATEMENT BY SPECIAL ENVOY FOR BELARUS JULIE D. FISHER Efforts to Hamper U.S. Development Assistance and Public Diplomacy Programs in Belarus On October 20, 2021, the Belarusian authorities informed the United States of new measures designed to impede the functioning of the U.S. Embassy in Minsk by forcing the closure of the Embassy’s Public Diplomacy and USAID offices, including the American Center in Minsk. The Belarusian authorities are forcing the Embassy to terminate …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 29 October, 2021 | Topics: embassy, Events, Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Belarus
The goal of the Small Grants Program is to support civil society development in Belarus. This year we are having one call for proposals. This call for proposals will be devoted to projects that contribute to: Strengthening of local communities and improving conditions for civic initiatives and participation. Protecting disability rights, women’s and children’s rights, and supporting …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 10 February, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges
The United States Embassy in Belarus is pleased to announce the competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program for the academic year of 2019-2020. This one-year Fellowship program is offered to young and mid-career professionals who have a proven track record of leadership, a public service commitment, and the capacity to take full advantage …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 4 June, 2018 | Topics: Education, News, Public Affairs
The goal of the Small Grants Program is to support civil society development in Belarus. This year we are having two calls for proposals. This is the second call for proposals. This call for proposals will be devoted to projects that contribute to: Support to vulnerable and underserviced groups of the population Inclusive development Women’s empowerment and gender …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
On January 26, 2018, official ceremony dedicated to the end of the first Access program in Belarus was held at school No. 161 in Minsk. Chargé d’affaires Robert Riley congratulated the alumni of the program and wished them to take full advantage of the acquired knowledge. This program was implemented by the Belarusian Association of UNESCO Clubs …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 29 January, 2018 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
The United States Embassy in Belarus is accepting applications for the Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation (AFCP) competition. This prestigious U.S. Government program has provided direct grant support for cultural preservation projects throughout the world since 2001. The competition is open to Belarusian non-governmental organizations, institutions of culture, museums and other establishments. Funded activities include …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 14 November, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
In early November the U.S. Women’s Tennis Team will travel to Minsk to compete with the Belarusian team in the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas . The games, which will be held at Chizhovka arena, will take place on Saturday, November 11th and Sunday, November 12th. Fed Cup by BNP Paribas is the largest world tennis competition among women, with over 90 countries competing. This will …
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By U.S. Mission Belarus | 25 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Public Affairs
