Ugandan singer Juliana Kanyomozi says she is taking part in the 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
“I feel privileged to join this amazing group of talented individuals for this year’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Getting to know everyone has been incredible. New friendships have formed,” the Nabikoowa hitmaker posted on X.
“Truly a life-changing opportunity. Listening to brilliant minds behind the American music industry and economy has been very educative, and it continues as the programme goes on. Thank you @USEmbassyUganda and the US Department of State for this opportunity.”she stated.
The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields through short-term professional exchanges that strengthen American communities.
Since its inception in 1940, more than 230,000 international leaders have taken part in the IVLP including over 500 alumni that have become heads of state or government, 12 Nobel Laureates, 1,600+ Cabinet Ministers, 1,000+ members of Parliament, and numerous leaders in industry, science, and academia. IVLP participants are nominated by U.S. Embassies around the world. There is no application process for the IVLP.
IVLP Classroom is a virtual initiative that connects exchange alumni of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) with classrooms across the United States to discuss key U.S. foreign policy priorities
It gives current and emerging leaders a chance to experience US political, economic, social, and cultural life through tailored exchanges that match their fields and US public diplomacy goals.
Each year, up to 5,000 emerging professionals from around the world travel to the United States for programmes of up to three weeks.
The programme is by nomination from staff at US embassies.
The IVLP aims to build lasting links between global professionals and their American peers. It also gives foreign opinion leaders first-hand insight into US society, culture, and politics
