Exchange Day is a worldwide celebration of the power of international exchange. Exchange Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness of these programs and to spread the word about the many ways in which people and communities benefit from people-to-people diplomacy. Exchange Day, as J Day, was piloted in the summer of 2014 by three Alliance members: Cenet, Greenheart International, and Spirit Cultural Exchange.
This year, Exchange Day celebrated its 10th anniversary on August 5, 2024. Learn more about this celebration on the 2024 Exchange Day website.
Past Exchange Day celebrations
This year, Alliance members, partners, and fellow exchange advocates hosted more than 60 events across over 30 states and the District of Columbia, as well as virtually and in Haiti, Mexico, and Venezuela. Thank you to the more than 21 organizations and many individuals who participated in Exchange Day events this year. See photos from this year’s celebration here.
This year, Alliance members and partners hosted more than 75 events across 27 states and the District of Columbia. Thank you to the 13 organizations and many individuals who participated in Exchange Day events this year. See photos from this year’s celebration here.
Thank you to all who participated in the most successful Exchange Day yet! For Exchange Day 2019, Alliance members and partners hosted a total of 127 events across 38 states and the District of Columbia, including three international Exchange Day events in Hungary, Turkey, and the United Kingdom.
J Day 2018 was a huge success! Thank you to all members who participated, either by hosting events or engaging via social media. To see all the cool events that took place, visit the event website here.
Thanks to all who participated in J Day 2017, either by hosting events or engaging via social media. If you want to relive 2017’s event, visit the event website here.
We are thrilled to share with you a video from Acting Assistant Secretary Matt Lussenhop marking Exchange Day.