The American Corners program is a United States Department of State-sponsored initiative inaugurated worldwide over 10 years ago. There are more than 415 Corners in 70 countries all around the world under the program. The fundamental function of American Corners is to make information about the United States available to foreign publics at large. They provide access to current and reliable information about the U.S. via book, video, and DVD collections, the Internet, and through local programming to general public. American Corners serve as regional resource centers for information and programs highlighting American culture, history, current events, and government.
Saturday, February 04, 2012
World Cancer Day has been commemorated globally on February 4 since the 2000 World Summit Against Cancer. The United States government supports international efforts to raise cancer awareness and encourages continued endeavors to prevent, treat, and cure cancer. The U.S. also applauds the many governmental and private organizations that work tirelessly to develop and deliver safe and effective cancer diagnostics, therapies and prevention strategies for all patients--especially minorities and medically underserved populations.
Read more at: http://www.worldcancerday.org/