America's Unofficial Ambassadors

We work at the grassroots level throughout the Muslim World to counter violent extremism before it takes hold, to promote tolerance and understanding, and to foster better relations with the United States.

Jeopardy!

Bridges to Tajikistan Mosaic Grant recipient Amaris Prince reflects on her most memorable moment teaching English in Dushanbe.

July 31, 2015 · Leave a comment

Take a walk around Dushanbe with Amaris Prince!

Guilford College’s Amaris Prince describes her volunteer service in this vlog from Tajikistan. Watch below!

July 30, 2015 · Leave a comment

Citizen Diplomacy in Dushanbe

By Sammi Falvey Understanding the difference between what citizen diplomacy is and what the roles and responsibilities of citizen diplomats are can be difficult. On paper, citizen diplomacy is a … Continue reading

July 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

If I Were a Boy

2015 Summer Service Intern, Rob Handerhan’s blog “If I Were a Boy” was featured on Everyday Ambassador! Check out Rob’s insightful post.

July 22, 2015 · Leave a comment

Dast-e Mohammad, Dost-e Mohammad

Mohammed’s Hand, Mohammed’s Friend By Robert Handerhan I leave my apartment early on Tuesday mornings to travel to IRODA, one of the leading centers for children with autism in Central … Continue reading

July 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

First impressions of the Muslim world

By John Curran Traveling to Tajikistan has proven to be full of challenges. However, as part of the AUA program and as an intern working for an NGO and a … Continue reading

June 29, 2015 · Leave a comment

US Ambassador Susan Elliott Welcomes Unofficial Ambassadors to Tajikistan!

Last month, US Ambassador Susan Elliott welcomed our group of summer service interns to Tajikistan. The Serena Hotel hosted Ambassador Elliott, Cultural Affairs Officer Andrea Kalan, members of Tajik civil … Continue reading

June 19, 2015 · Leave a comment

A Once in a Life Time Experience, Again

Rob Handerhan is a rising senior History major at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) with a specialization in the History of the Islamic World and a minor in Arabic. This summer, … Continue reading

June 10, 2015 · Leave a comment

Why So Far Amaris?

Amaris Prince is a sophomore studying English and Education at Guilford College. This summer she will be interning with America’s Unofficial Ambassadors working with the Bactria Cultural Center teaching English and … Continue reading

June 8, 2015 · Leave a comment

Going Big

Samantha Falvey (Sammi) is a senior majoring in History at the College of New Jersey with experience in American Sign Language and Arabic. When Sammi graduates, she dreams of pursuing … Continue reading

June 5, 2015 · Leave a comment