The Cultural Exchange Programme, promotes communication between a selection of children from ICPF's current programmes. It began with a successful pilot between the ICs of Uruguay and the USA, and it aims to unite children in different parts of the world to help them learn about different cultures and histories. A programme between Uruguay and Rwanda will follow. Our hope is that these Student Ambassadors continue to share their lives with Exchange friends following the formal programme. Friendship formed through sharing a common interest; this is the essence of the IC – Hands Across the Net and Friendship Across the Ocean.