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The Voice of America (VOA) is a dynamic international multimedia broadcaster with service in 43 languages.  Serving an estimated weekly global audience of 141 million, VOA provides news, information, and cultural programming through the Internet, mobile and social media, radio, and television.  VOA is funded by the U.S. Government through the Broadcasting Board of Governors.

VOA Experts
Elez Biberaj, Eurasia Division Director

Elez Biberaj

Elez Biberaj, Director of VOA's Eurasia Service, follows the effects the global economic crisis is having on the evolving countries of Eurasia. See what he has to say inside.

Than Lwin Htun, Burmese Service Chief

Lwin Htun Than

Lwin Htun Than, Chief of VOA’s Burmese Service, has traveled to Burma twice recently, & is up-to-date on the issues and players involved in this weekend’s election. See what he has to say inside.

Setareh Derakhshesh

Setareh Derakhshesh is executive editor & anchor for the interview program "Perspectives with Setareh." She can explain conflicts within the Iranian government and developments within the country. See what she has to say inside.


All Experts Need an Expert Here are just some of our issue and area experts who can offer quotes or analysis for your news story or program. If you need other VOA journalists to help you enhance your coverage of breaking news, please contact us at publicrelations@voanews.com.
Get a Sneak Peek!

An exclusive look at some of VOA's most popular programs and productions. Take a brief video tour, and see many aspects of our productions that are not usually open to public view.  

Studio Tour
Guide conducts VOA Studio Tour

Participate in the Voice of America's 70th anniversary year by visiting and taking our Studio Tour. It's a behind-the-scenes look at live broadcasting in radio, television, and the Internet, in several of our 43 languages. Make your reservation today!

Media Relations
Follow Our Blog
Follow our blog

More about what's happening behind the scenes at VOA.

VOA Director David Ensor

David Ensor talks about pulling back Iran’s ‘Electronic Curtain.’

Happy Anniversary, VOA!
VOA 70 years graphic

Visit our 70th anniversary site - learn more about VOA past and present, hear from previous directors and employees, and discover some of VOA's unique elements.

Pronunciation Guide

Turn to VOA's handy guide to pronounce names in the news.

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