السفير جون قودفري يتناول القراصة في كريمة

Representing U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Public Affairs Officer Steve Aguzin met the Vice-Chancellor of Ibn Sina University جامعة ابن سينا and Faculty Members on Thursday, January 12th to tour the University and discuss ways that we can work together.

On January 15, 1929, the civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was born. People in the United States honor him each year on the third Monday of January, a federal holiday that falls close to or on the anniversary of his birth, including through a National Day of Service with a variety of …

A new era of U.S.-Africa partnerships The Biden-Harris administration embarked on the next chapter in U.S.-Africa relations with $55 billion in new trade deals and partnerships over the next three years. “The United States is all in on Africa’s future,” President Biden said during the December 13–15 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington. The president brought …

Ambassador Godfrey gave remarks at an event in celebration of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) held at the Khartoum American School. IDPD offers us the opportunity to celebrate the fundamental value of all people while specifically uplifting people with disabilities.

Ambassador Godfrey visited Port Sudan’s American Corner, which provides information about the United States and offers educational and cultural activities as part of the U.S. commitment to increasing mutual understanding and academic exchange between the American and Sudanese people.

Ambassador Godfrey accepted a kind invitation by the Sudan Football Association and Women’s Football Committee to a ceremonial women’s football match.

زارت اليوم نائبة السفير أمبر باسكيت طالب الهندسة ومحب الطيران ، خلف الله أحمد في منزل الأسرة في أم درمان. ويظهر حب واتقان أحمد للطيران والهندسة في نسخته المقلدة من سلسلة طائرات بوينج 747-200B المخصصة التي يستخدمها الرئيس الأمريكي (المعروفة باسم Air Force One). وأعربت أمبر عن تقديرها لأسرة خلف الله لدعمها تعليمه وأحلامه.

The United States Shares Additional 1,000,350 Doses of Pfizer Vaccine with Sudan.

During his visit to the University of El-Fashir , Ambassador John Godfrey discussed with the Vice Chancellor of El-Fashir University the value of education in preparing future generations. The Director of the Peace Studies Center at El-Fashir University explained to Ambassador Godfrey the Center’s activities related to peace issues in Darfur region.

“Pleased to have discussed with Darfur Regional Governor Minnawi the current political situation and the need for an inclusive political dialogue.” Ambassador John Godfrey

Ambassador Godfrey and other members of the Embassy team met with our exchange program alumni who recently returned from their Mandela Washington Fellowships & Alumni Enrichment Institutes. We enjoyed hearing about their experiences in the United States and how they will work to apply what they learned to improve their communities around Sudan. Interested in …

Ambassador John Godfrey arrived in Khartoum, the first U.S. Ambassador to Sudan in nearly 25 years. Ambassador Godfrey will work to strengthen relations between the American and Sudanese people and to support their aspirations to freedom, peace, justice, and a transition to democracy.

Women’s Equality Day is celebrated in the United States on August 26 to commemorate the 1920 adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the states and the federal government from denying the right to vote to citizens of the United States on the basis of sex.

Call for Nominations: Summer 2023 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators   This is to solicit candidate nominations for summer 2023 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators.   Applications must be sent to GasimKI@state.gov with “SUSI Secondary School Educators (Administrator OR Teacher)” and your name in the subject line, no later than …

“We believe that our economic health is rooted in democracy, the rule of law, human rights, [and] a commitment to open and transparent market economies.” -Secretary of State Antony J. Blinkenn

The next American English LIVE Teacher Development Series takes place on July 20, 2022! The sixth webinar of the series is titled,  “Contextualizing English Instruction to Focus on Environmental Issues” by presenters, Susan Huss-Lederman & Danielle Sclafani. Events take place every other Wednesday through July 20th at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Eastern Time from …

The application window for the YALI Regional Leadership Center Cohorts 43, 44 & 45 is now open and will close at 5:00 p.m. EAT on 30 May 2022. For more details and application process, see the link:  https://www.yalieastafrica.org/# . The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) was launched by former President of the United States Barack Obama as a signature effort to …

American English LIVE Teacher Development Series 14 begins on May 11, 2022! The six online seminars of the series will cover a variety of topics intended for teachers of English or future teachers of English around the world. Topics include Social-Emotional Learning, Multi-Level Classrooms, and English for Specific Purposes: Teaching about Climate Change in the …

Public Affairs Officer Cynthia Faby announced the donation of ten state-of-the-art computers to the American Corner at the Port sudan public library. There was also a lively discussion of a video based on Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” that was screened following the press conference.

Our February theme on the American English at State Facebook page is Critical Thinking and Problem Solving. On the American English for Educators Facebook page our February theme is Embracing Social Media. Feel free to download our graphics and use them on your U.S. Government associated Facebook pages. They can be found in Box and Sharepoint . American English LIVE Teacher Development Series 13 will have its next session …

We’re happy to announce the dates and presentations for American English Live Series 13 to kick off 2022. Throughout the entire series, we’ll be celebrating 60 years of English Teaching Forum with webinars presented by FORUM authors, including RELOs Lottie Baker and Kevin McCaughey! See below for presentation dates and titles. This week we introduce …

Hello everyone, During the month of October on the American English at State Facebook page our theme will be Cultural Heritage and Cultural Exchange. On the American English for Educators Facebook page our theme will be Culturally Inclusive Teaching.  On the Teacher’s Corner Facebook group our theme will be The Sustainable Classroom: Building a Better Future as Environmental Stewards. Feel free to download our graphics and use them on …

This last week of September on the  American English at State Facebook page  we wrap up our theme of Language Learning and language point of phrasal verbs. On the  American English for Educators Facebook page  we close out our September theme of Back to School. The  Teacher’s Corner  Facebook group concludes September’s theme of Establishing and Supporting English Clubs. Feel free to download our graphics and use them on your …

This week on the  American English at State Facebook page  we continue to highlight our September theme of Language Learning and our language point of phrasal verbs. The  American English for Educators Facebook page  shares more exciting content on our September theme of Back to School.  The  Teacher’s Corner  Facebook group has great content for our September theme of Establishing and Supporting English Clubs. Feel free to download our graphics …

USAID/Sudan Mission Director Mervyn Farroe (below right) visited Kassala to participate in a workshop organized by the Delta Gash Rehabilitation & Training Unit on an initiative to create a solid foundation for peace & economic growth in the fragile & water-stressed Delta Gash region.

USAID Administrator Samantha Power met with government officials, youth, women journalists and visited Zam Zam IDP camp in North Darfur.

In celebration of the International Day of the African Child, Save the Children International in Sudan, together with partners and government led the campaign, to support the voices of African Children. Save the Children’s Child Rights Ambassador 11 year old Minna met with USAID Sudan’s Mission Director, Mr. Mervyn Ferroe, eager to learn about the …

The shared experience of COVID-19 has showed us that we only succeed if we stand together. This year for World Refugee Day, we focus on the power of inclusion, because together we can do anything. 

Today the Troika signed the Juba Peace Agreement as witnesses. This sends a strong signal of commitment to Sudan’s civilian-led transition.

USAID Sudan ‘s Mission Director, Mr. Mervyn Farroe along with IOM Sudan Chief of Mission, Ms. Catherine Northing, and Save the Children in Sudan Deputy Country Director, Ms. Davina Jeffery visited Jebel Awlia, one of the areas in Khartoum state affected by devastating floods last year to observe flood-response activities and speak to families most affected.

The United States Embassy in Sudan is pleased to announce the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program 2022-2023 is now open. This one-year fellowship program, is comprised of NON-DEGREE academic and professional work, is designed for young and mid-career professionals who have a proven record of leadership and a commitment to public service.  The program is …

تهنى السفارة الامريكية بالخرطوم الشعب السوداني بمناسبة حلول شهر رمضان

The theme for April on our  American English at State Facebook page  is Digital Literacy. On the  American English for Educators Facebook page  the theme for April is Online Assessment. On our  American English for Educators Facebook page  the American English live Teacher Development Series 10 will have it’s next session on Wednesday, April 7. The sixth session, “Effective Assessment Practices for Synchronous and Asynchronous Learning in an Online Environment” will take place …

This March 2021 we celebrate Women’s History Month by noting some of the often overlooked contributions that women have made to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). What do light switches, refrigerators, and trash cans have in common? Lillian Gilbreth! 💡 Dr. Gilbreth is considered the first industrial & organizational psychologist, and her work forever …

President Joe Biden Elevating the status of women and girls globally is the right thing to do — it is a matter of justice, fairness, and decency, and it will lead to a better, more secure, and more prosperous world for us all. Read the full statement from President Biden: https://go.usa.gov/xsyzK.

Throughout the month of March on our American English at State Facebook page the theme will be Digital Citizenship. On the American English for Educators Facebook page the theme for March is Online Teaching. Feel free to download our graphics and use them on your U.S. Government associated Facebook pages. They can be found in Box and Sharepoint .   On our American English for Educators Facebook page the American English live Teacher Development Series …

The theme for February on our  American English at State Facebook page  continues with Online Etiquette/Netiquette. On the  American English for Educators Facebook page  the theme continues with Motivating students in the online English language classroom. On our  American English for Educators Facebook page  the American English live Teacher Development Series 10 will have it’s next session on Wednesday, February 24th. The third session, “Tips and Activities for Creating a Communicative EFL Classroom …

The Embassy congratulates Joseph R. Biden, Jr., former Vice President and longtime senator, on his inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.  Biden served eight years as former President Barack Obama’s Vice President and defeated incumbent President Donald J. Trump in the 2020 U.S. election.  On his path to victory, Biden amassed 81 …

The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Khartoum is pleased to announce the annual competition for the  Fulbright Foreign Student Program . This is the largest Fulbright program with Africa, primarily designed to strengthen African universities through higher degree training. Qualified candidates from other educational, cultural and professional institutions may also apply. Recent graduates, especially women, are encouraged …

“Today as we celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we highlight the importance of ensuring equal participation of disabled persons in all aspects of our societies. I commend the many Sudanese NGOs and activists involved in promoting the rights of people with disabilities. Through the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Mission …