U.S. Department of State
January 2000 PPT Slide Show on Budget - slide no. 13
Promoting American Values
that reflect the interests, character, and ideals of the American people
Policy in Action:
- Denying assistance and opposing international loans to the worst human rights abusers
- Reporting annually on worldwide human rights practices, including religious freedom
- Leading global efforts against child labor
- Assisting during international disasters
Informational, Educational, and Cultural Programs:
- Providing independent information to 90 million people through the Voice of America and other U.S.-supported broadcasting facilities
- Promoting ties between citizens and organizations in the U.S. and abroad, through Fulbright, International Visitor, and other exchange programs
- Presenting U.S. history, society, art, and culture to foreign audiences through Information Resource Centers and public diplomacy efforts around the world