Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) Relaunches to Amplify the Power of BridgeUSA Exchanges to Advance U.S. Interests | PR Newswire [Video]

Non-profit organization strengthens BridgeUSA programs and promotes how they advance U.S. diplomacy, national security, and economic prosperity.

, /PRNewswire/ — The Coalition for American Public Diplomacy and Leadership (CAPDL) last week announced its relaunch with a focus on education, best practices sharing, and storytelling in support of the BridgeUSA (J-1 visa) community.

CAPDL’s mission is to strengthen and expand the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA programs.

BridgeUSA encompasses thirteen programs for which international participants can obtain a J-1 visa, a non-immigrant visa category on which approved individuals can combine work or study with cultural exchange. These programs operate at no cost to U.S. taxpayers, as participants are typically self-financed or financed by their home government or hosting institution.

Founded in 2020, CAPDL is an independent nonprofit whose mission today is to strengthen and expand the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA programs by:

• Educating key constituents on the history and power of BridgeUSA to advance U.S. public diplomacy, national security, and economic prosperity, and
• Cultivating a …