The Bush Institute is focused on ensuring opportunity for all, strengthening democracy, and advancing free societies.
“I’m proud of the issues we have tackled during my time here, the lives we have impacted, and, most importantly, the values that we have maintained through it all. In a world that can often seem divisive, we have been able to lead with clarity, purpose, and optimism.”
President and Mrs. Bush hosted a roundtable with recent Afghan evacuees to discuss their evacuation and resettlement experiences and the ongoing human rights crisis in Afghanistan. CNN’s Jake Tapper highlighted the Bush Institute’s continued work in support of Afghan evacuees during a segment dedicated to the Afghan Adjustment Act. This speaks to our role in elevating issues that might not otherwise be on the front page.
The Bush Institute co-hosted an event on the impact of violence against women in Central America with the Wilson Center early this summer. Conversations included how policies and programs can address the serious violations of agency and human rights perpetuated against women and girls in El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala.
The 2022 class of Presidential Leadership Scholars completed its sixth and final program module this summer. Additionally, the Bush Institute announced the newest class of Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Scholars in June. Below are some scholar highlights:
Amy Bushatz (VLP, 2019) and her family are featured in a new documentary, Hidden Wounds, which is about the importance of mental health for those living with a disability.
