For ten consecutive years, in late February/early March, Alliance members have descended on Washington, DC, to engage their Senators, Representatives, and their staff members on behalf of international exchange. For international exchange programs to continue to flourish, policymakers in Washington need to hear from their constituents about the value of exchanges in communities across the United States.

At right, 2010 Advocacy Day participant Ana Gil-Garcia, representing the Fulbright Association, with Sens. Roland Burris and Dick Durbin of Illinois.

2010 Advocacy Day

With a record number of participants—83—the Alliance held its 10th annual Advocacy Day on Thursday, March 4. Alliance members participating in this year’s Advocacy Day visited 104 House and Senate offices and represented a record 26 states, as well as the District of Columbia.
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2009 Advocacy Day

The Alliance held its ninth annual Advocacy Day on Thursday, February 26, 2009. Seventy-one Alliance members participated in this year’s Advocacy Day, visiting 73 House and Senate offices, and representing 18 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam.
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