Special Envoy Finkenauer’s Travel to Bolivia and Mexico

The U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues Abby Finkenauer will travel to Bolivia and Mexico from May 8-14, 2024, to communicate the work of the State Department and emphasize the United States' commitment to fostering youth leadership and cooperation in the Americas.

In Bolivia, Special Envoy Finkenauer will connect with youth and young professionals through a series of engagements focused on education, leadership, and civic engagement. She will engage with students at local universities, visit an "Inglés Yes!" classroom to meet with recipients of a U.S. Embassy La Paz-supported English scholarship program, and join a panel discussion on digital violence.

In Mexico, Special Envoy Finkenauer will reinforce the United States' commitment to youth development through discussions with alumni of the Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). She will also engage with the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) and visit the Boys and Girls Club in Ecatepec to learn about their programs and discuss opportunities for collaboration.

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