Congressional Office for International Leadership

The Congressional Office for International Leadership (COIL), founded in 1999, is a non-profit organization based in Washington, DC. The organization employs 26 individuals and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. COIL administers the Open World program, which focuses on international outreach for Members of Congress. The program facilitates exchanges that foster lasting connections between emerging leaders from strategic countries and their American counterparts. These countries include Russia, Ukraine, and others in the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe. COIL boasts a vast alumni network of over 29,000 individuals. The Open World program offers participants comprehensive exposure to American politics, principles of accountable governance, and citizen diplomacy. A key element of the program involves home hosting by American families, providing participants with a firsthand experience of American culture and everyday life. For more information about the program, visit @owprogram online or contact COIL directly through their website at openworld.gov.