Empowering New Voice Through Education and Sport Training

Through the gift of sport, we hope the legacy of ENVEST Turkmenistan grows and thrives.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure There's a common and powerful emotion that stems from these sports diplomacy missions. It begins the moment we land and start interacting with people. You can see the power of sport at work. You can feel the impact. Then this thought begins to wash over you: what happens when we leave? Who will cham...

It was a honor for our delegation to spend time with Ambassador Klimow, who has dedicated his life to serving our country and, like us, believes in the power of sport.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

While most of our group went on a regional visits throughout Turkmenistan, four delegates stayed in Ashgabat. And they made an incredible discovery.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

Imagine arriving after a long trip and being greeted by freshly baked bread.
The regional visit to Turkmenbashy featured some incredible hospitality and spirited competition.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

Some deep and impactful connections were made on the regional visit to Turkmenabat.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

Highlighting the first of our regional visits in Turkmenistan: Carrie Webster Le Crom Hunter Leemon Caitlyn Wright Mark D Willis made the long ride to Dasoguz but it was worth it.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

One of the highlights of our trip was this joint summit to exchange ideas about best practices for adaptive sports.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
U.S. Embassy, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Center for Sport Leadership
Sportable - Richmond Adaptive Sports & Recreation

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure ENVEST, which stands for Empowering New Voices Through Education and Sport Training, is a cultural exchange funded by the U.S. Department of State through their Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs and their Sports Diplomacy Division. Its goal is to foster cultural understanding and social chang...

A brief recap of our 12 day sports diplomacy mission to Turkmenistan and a preview for the vivid and powerful stories to come.
Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State
Sports Diplomacy - U.S. Department of State
Center for Sport Leadership

ENVEST Turkmenistan by Center for Sport Leadership on Exposure We are back home but part of our minds and hearts remain in Turkmenistan, where we spent 12 days using the power of sport to connect, educate and understand. We are anxious to tell our story but truthfully many of us are still processing this powerful cultural experience. We are posting now because....