Our Work

J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship

Amideast is a designated sponsor of the U.S. Department of State’s BridgeUSA (J-1) Exchange Visitor Program, supporting meaningful academic and professional exchange between the United States and the MENA region.

BridgeUSA provides participants with hands-on experience in their academic and occupational fields while fostering cross-cultural understanding and professional development in the United States.

Program Overview

The J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Programs are designed to:

For nearly two decades, the Hope Fund has provided higher educational opportunities in the United States for exceptional Palestinian students living in the Palestinian Territories, Lebanon, and Jordan, particularly refugees and others from disadvantaged circumstances. To date, nearly 200 Palestinian men and women have been selected based on their character and strong academic qualifications, as well as limited financial resources that pose an obstacle to their pursuit of a higher education.