MCID Washington is a renowned brand that has been operating since 1998. As the Washington, DC office of the Mississippi Consortium for International Development (MCID), they have successfully partnered with the U. S.

Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) to establish the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). This program, which aims to enhance mutual understanding through professional and cultural exchange, brings in approximately 5,000 current and emerging leaders from various fields to the U. S.

The IVLP has seen participation from over 200 current and former heads of state, 1,500 cabinet-level ministers, and numerous distinguished leaders in the public and private sectors. MCID Washington is one of the nonprofit National Program Agencies based in Washington, DC that administers the IVLP. They work closely with member organizations of Global Ties U.

S. Overall, MCID Washington plays a vital role in fostering global connections and facilitating impactful cultural exchanges