Promoting Cultural Diplomacy at Global Ties Sacramento
This year, Global Ties Sacramento welcomed 350 international visitors to the Sacramento region, creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange and dialogue. A key pillar of our programming is Home Hospitality, where local community members open their homes to international visitors for dinner and conversation.
Celebrating Home Hospitality
This year, Global Ties Sacramento welcomed 350 international visitors to the Sacramento region, creating opportunities for meaningful cultural exchange and dialogue. A key pillar of our programming is Home Hospitality, where local community members open their homes to international visitors for dinner and conversation.
Celebrating the Impact of Our 2024 Summer Interns
At Global Ties Sacramento, our summer internship program is an essential part of our mission to connect Sacramento to the world through impactful international exchange programs. This summer, our three dedicated interns played a crucial role in welcoming 89 international visitors and contributing to nine successful exchange visits as part of the U.S. Department of […]
IVLP Highlight: Diversifying University Partnerships – A Multi-Regional Project
In October 2024, Global Ties Sacramento proudly hosted 23 higher education professionals from across the globe as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The focus of this visit was “Diversifying University Partnerships,” and the group engaged in vital discussions surrounding diversity, inclusion, and partnerships in U.S. higher education, with […]
Celebrating the 2024 IVLP Impact Awardees
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Meridian International Center proudly announces the third cohort of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Impact Awards Initiative. This year, 120 distinguished IVLP alumni from 101 countries have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to addressing global challenges through innovative community impact projects. his year, Global Ties Sacramento is proud to celebrate the achievements of seven IVLP alumni who have been honored with the 2024 Impact Awards.
IVLP Highlight: U.S. Electoral Process for Young European Leaders
In March 2024, Global Ties Sacramento hosted 13 international professionals from Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, and Spain. During their visit they explored the ongoing U.S. primary elections, policy formulation, fostering party cohesion, and implementing secure and transparent election procedures.
Open World Homestay Opportunity
Seeking overnight homestay hosts for for Open World delegation from Azerbaijan in late September
Community Reception for Leaders Working ‘Towards a More Safe and Secure World’
This May, Global Ties Sacramento hosted an International Exchange Community Reception in our beautiful back yard. This event aimed to connect our local community with twelve distinguished visitors from various African and Caribbean countries who were participating in the U.S. State Department’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for project titled, “Towards a More Safe and Secure World – Cooperative Efforts in Combating Transnational Crime.”
IVLP Climate Initiatives from 2023
This Earth Day, we reflect on our impactful strides in environmental stewardship with three remarkable climate initiatives from last year. Read on to learn about the journey visitors from El Salvador took to San Luis National Wildlife Refuge, South Korean visitors met with the CA Air Resources Board to discuss bridging nations for a greener future and a group from Chile met with the Yurok Tribe in Eureka, CA to learn about indigenous leadership and management of protected areas.
Exploring Educational Resilience Following Natural Disasters
In collaboration with Meridian International Center and the Office of International Visitors at the U.S. Department of State, Global Ties Sacramento implemented the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) project for Türkiye entitled, Educational Resilience Following Natural Disasters. In February 2023, Türkiye was rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake, leaving a profound impact on its communities, which is why six professionals from Türkiye embarked on a transformative journey to delve into the realm of Educational Resilience Following Natural Disasters during their professional exchange program in the U.S. This IVLP from Türkiye, comprising professionals from diverse backgrounds including education, public health, and project management, sought to understand how communities in the United States navigate the complexities of post-disaster educational recovery.