The International Visitor Leadership Program of the United States State Department brings foreign leaders to the United States to meet directly with their American counterparts. These current and emerging leaders from overseas travel to communities throughout the United States for face-to-face meetings with their professional colleagues. The exchange enables the foreign leaders to obtain firsthand knowledge about the United States, its people, policies and culture. Lasting business, cultural and educational contacts with prominent professionals overseas often develops.

The foreign visitors are identified and selected by U.S. embassies in over 120 countries around the world. As a member of the National Council of International Visitors, PAAC acts as the liaison between the community in Hawai'i and the visitors who come to our state.

Home Hospitality

A major component of the the IVLP program is home hospitality. It is the essence of citizen diplomacy and is one of the most enriching experiences for the visitor and host. Hosting provides an opportunity to learn about other cultures and meet fascinating personalities. Many business and professional linkages and life-long friendships have been formed as a result of home hospitality.

Home hospitality can be as informal or as formal as you want it to be: dinner at your home or out, an outing or a potluck with your friends, picnic at a park, driving around, etc. Involvement could be once or twice a year.

If interested in participating, please contact:
Megan Kanemaru, IVLP Associate or
Richard Kiyabu IVLP Coordinator/Administrative Assistant
Phone: (808)944-7782
Email: iv@paachawaii.org