Global Ties U.S.

This week marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Foreign Service and we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with our partners at the American Foreign Service Association (@afsagram ). Learn more about the unique public-private partnership with the Global Ties Network, the key role of the International Visitor Leadership Program (@stateivlp ), and why #ExchangeMatters in this #ForeignService100 read by AFSA President Tom Yazdgerdi: http://gties.us/AFSA100

This April, we welcomed law enforcement representatives from Mexico for an @StateINL #InternationalExchange program on best practices for preventing high-impact crimes in Chicago, IL. Participants heard from leadership from the @chicagopolicedepartment (CPD) Headquarters about their Violence Reduction Strategy for lessoning the community impact of violent crime. #SeguridadCompartida #INLMexico @worldchicago

We are thrilled to announce today a new #DinnerDiplomacy collaboration with @MarriottIntl that will expand access to global engagement opportunities and promote peace through travel, hospitality, and #InternationalExchange . Learn more at: gties.us/Marriott

Mark your calendars: Our 2024 Diplomacy Begins Here Regional Summits are headed to Kalamazoo, MI July 11-12 (with @globaltieskzoo ) and New Orleans, LA September 23-24 (with @globalneworleans ). Join International Visitor Leadership Program (@stateivlp ) leaders and more #InternationalExchange professionals and supporters at these #IVLPCommunity events. Details: gties.us/2024DBH

Opening weekend for the #ImpactOfExchange photo exhibit in Boise, ID! Come check it out at Grove Plaza now through June 6. Details at: gties.us/AlumniExhibit @voicesofexchange @photoville @exchangeourworld

Calling all U.S. #ExchangeAlumni : #CareerConnections DC is now open! Join us June 20-21 in Washington, DC for insights on federal career paths, a federal career fair, networking opportunities, and more. Spread the word and see details: gties.us/CC

#ExchangesAre on the move! The traveling #ImpactOfExchange photo exhibit is currently en route to Boise, ID and will be available starting Monday, April 22. This public art display, hosted locally by Global Ties Idaho, features 38 U.S. #ExchangeAlumni stories and photos from around the world, and aims to inspire local audiences to become future exchange participants. Catch the exhibit April 22-June 6. Details at: gties.us/AlumniExhibit

There’s just 24 hours left to see the #ImpactOfExchange traveling photography exhibit in Little Rock, AR. Hosted locally by Global Ties Arkansas and installed at The MacArthurMuseum Of Arkansas Military History through Wednesday, April 10, this FREE outdoor art display features U.S. #ExchangeAlumni stories and photos from around the world. Learn more and discover the impact of exchange NOW: gties.us/AlumniExhibit

The #ImpactOfExchange traveling photo exhibit is now in Little Rock, AR (@globaltiesar ). Check out this U.S. #ExchangeAlumni photo exhibit on display at @armilitaryhistory now through April 10: gties.us/AlumniExhibit @photoville @voicesofexchange

We are thrilled to announce the winner of the #GlobalTies2024 IVLP Alumni Award for Social Innovation & Change: Zheng Qing Qu of China, who is honored for his work to empower youth through civic and community engagement, and as an honorable mention, Sachiyo Sakaguchi of Japan for her commitment to train and support women running for political office. They delivered remarks today at the #IVLPCommunity Raising Global Voices plenary. Read more: gties.us/2024IVLPAward

“I saw firsthand how the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) fostered relationships between individuals and how those relationships, in turn, led to partnerships, collaborations, and enduring friendships,” said #IVLP ExchangeAlumni @anass_hanafi_dali on the power of people-to-people #InternationalExchange . “Change begins with all of us.” We spoke with Anass about civic engagement, his motivation to build community through #CitizenDiplomacy , and how his @stateivlp experience shaped his work. His thoughts in #ExchangeMatters : gties.us/AnassHanafi

Big News #GlobalTies2024 Attendees: The DC Jazz Festival will be performing Wednesday, March 6 at a special National Meeting reception celebrating our #IVLPCommunity . “Jazz is one of our country’s greatest cultural assets, and a longstanding pillar of U.S. #PublicDiplomacy celebrated as part of the Global Music Initiative,” said Katherine A. Brown, Ph.D., President and CEO of Global Ties U.S. “Being invited to take the stage at the Global Ties U.S. 2024 National Meeting is a testament to the universal language of jazz and its role in diplomacy,” said Sunny Sumter, @dcjazzfest President and CEO. Read more and RSVP now to join us at “Diplomacy in Action: Raising Community Voices.” Registration closes THIS Friday, February 23: gties.us/DCJF-2024NM