American Center Tashkent
| American Center Tashkent | |
|---|---|
| File:Seal of an Embassy of the United States of America.svg File:ACT room.jpg | |
| Location |  Tashkent, Uzbekistan |
| Address | 3 Moyqorghon Street, Тоshkent 100093, Uzbekistan |
| Coordinates | 41°22′1″N 69°16′19″E / 41.36694°N 69.27194°ECoordinates: 41°22′1″N 69°16′19″E / 41.36694°N 69.27194°E Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| Website | https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/american-spaces/act/ |
The American Center Tashkent (ACT) is a U.S. public diplomacy initiative located at the Embassy of the United States, Tashkent, Uzbekistan. It is part of the American Spaces network operated under the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.[1]
Purpose and Offerings
The center provides free access to educational resources and hosts a variety of programs aimed at fostering:
- English language proficiency (conversation clubs, reading sessions, and oratorical practice)
- Professional development and civic engagement
- Cultural exchange and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) education
- Advising for U.S. university admissions through the EducationUSA platform[2]
ACT provides access to computers, internet, and educational tools. It also organizes workshops in public speaking, leadership, robotics, coding, and design thinking.[3]
Public Programs
Recurring public programs include:
- Conversation Club: English-language discussion groups led by local educators and native speakers.
- Reading Club: Beginner to intermediate-level reading sessions.
- Oratory & Leadership Club: Public speaking practice and peer-led debate forums.
- STEAM Club: Activities in innovation, robotics, and design.
- Soft Skills Sessions: Mindfulness, creativity, and emotional intelligence for young professionals.[3]
Location and Access
The center is located within the U.S. Embassy compound at:
3 Moyqorghon Street, 5th Block, Yunusobod District, Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 100093
Visitors must bring a passport or government-issued ID for access.[4]
Network and Affiliation
ACT is part of the global American Spaces network, which consists of over 600 public diplomacy hubs worldwide. These centers support education, information access, and cross-cultural dialogue aligned with U.S. foreign policy goals.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ "American Center Tashkent". U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ "EducationUSA at U.S. Embassy Tashkent". EducationUSA. 12 December 2014. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "American Center Tashkent Weekly Program Overview". American Center Tashkent (Telegram). Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ "American Center Tashkent Flyer" (PDF). U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
- ↑ "American Spaces Overview". U.S. Department of State. Retrieved 2025-08-04.
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