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Deputy Chief of Mission discussing with Minister of Defense and other alumni
Deputy Chief of Mission discussing with Minister of Defense and other alumni

Alumni annual reception


On September 25, 2008, American Embassy Ouagadougou hosted its annual Fulbright, Humphrey, IMET, IV, and ABD-USA alumni reception.  This yearly event brings all USG alumni together to meet each other, highlight the importance of international exchange programs, and enhance mutual understanding between Burkina Faso and the United States.  During the event, Ambassador Jeanine Jackson invited the alumni to participate in programs sponsored by the new alumni association, as well as special Embassy outreach programs, particularly the upcoming presidential election programs.  Many high ranking personalities (Ministers, Deputies, and General Secretaries) from Burkina Faso's Government and other international organizations, themselves alumni of USG exchange programs, attended the event.  Overall over 100 people joined the Embassy's salute to exchange participants.  The American Cultural Center also took this opportunity to inform the invitees of the Burkina Faso-United States friendship "Pagne" project, which will run through October 22, and to encourage them to inform their friends and colleagues about the design contest portion of the program.