The Uzbek Bloggers is an International Visitors Leadership program administered by the Meridian International Center. This program focuses on the themes of Communications and Information. The objective of this program is to introduce Uzbekistani bloggers to a range of U.S. media entities to provide opportunities to view alternative styles, as well as provide introductions for continued cooperation on knowledge and content sharing. We will be welcoming four (4) professionals that will be examining how social media and social networking, and blogging, develop new avenues for promoting positive civic engagement and disseminating verified and true information. They will also be exploring the economics of blogging, examining how youth interact with social media platforms, learn about disinformation, and meet with bloggers of all stripes.