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.
It was also during this time that the US Congress established the East-West Center in Hawaii, a facility aimed at bridging knowledge between Americans, Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Although smaller than VIA, it has provided a variety of educational and exchange opportunities designed to connect Asians and Americans without any governmental or religious ties.