Program Goals

The Humphrey Fellowship Program aims to: 

• establish and enhance long-lasting, productive partnerships and relationships between U.S. citizens and individuals from other parts of the world;  
• develop leaders whose knowledge and skills have been informed by exposure to American values, models and ideas – leaders who will have a multiplier effect on their societies;  
• expand and improve the range of international exchange and training programs; and  
• increase U.S. citizens’ knowledge and understanding of international issues and of other cultures and societies. 

Key Statistics:

• 61 percent of Humphrey alumni return home and work in government in some capacity. Others are leaders in their fields, driving policy, introducing new best practices, and implementing innovative management methods into their organizations. 
• 46 percent of alumni have developed national policies, created national programs, served as national trainers, and advised government officials on legislation in their home countries.