U.S. Embassy Kabul PAS Annual Program Statement

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The U.S. Embassy Kabul Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce funding is available through the embassy’s Public Diplomacy Grants program. Local grants are intended for local representatives of civil society, including non-governmental organizations and universities. Activities that are typically funded include, but are not limited to:• new media concepts aimed at reaching wider audiences;• media training projects;• English language programs;• proposals to expand U.S.-Afghan exchange programs;• programs that strengthen government and private sector communications capabilities;• youth community service projects that practice democratic processes and encourage volunteerism;• public education projects that promote democratic processes and human rights; • proposals that support the dissemination of tolerant voices of traditional and community leaders;• youth recreation, leadership, and education programs;• arts and culture programs;• radio and television programming in support of the above four objectives;• access to education, including scholarships for women and disadvantaged individuals to study at private universities in Afghanistan or at regional or U.S. universities.

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