It was also during this period that the US Congress established the East-West Center in Hawaii, an institution designed to bridge learning between Americans, Asians and Pacific Islanders. Although much smaller in comparison, VIA has also provided a range of educational and exchange opportunities designed to link Asians and Americans, but it has done so without any governmental or religious affiliation.
During this period, the US Congress created the East-West Center in Hawaii, an organization that facilitates cultural exchange between Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. In contrast, VIA offers similar educational and exchange programs for Asians and Americans, but without any government or religious affiliations.