GlobalAustin

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with Meridian, is hosting an International Exchange and Leadership Program delegation from the Pakistan for a project titled “Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Among Citizens of Different Faiths.”? ? During their time in Houston, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Examining U.S. religious diversity, freedom of religion and freedom of expression; ? Exploring the role of Muslim-American and other religious communities play in civil society; ? Meeting with stage and local governments, U.S. faith communities, and NGOs to learn how they work together to impact their local communities; and ? Focusing on the role of interreligious dialogue in religions pluralism in the U.S.? #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with CRDF Global, is hosting an #IVLP delegation from Egypt for a project titled “Innovative Leadership in Modern U.S. Library Networks.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Examining innovative technologies and methodologies in library services;? ? Exploring the role of American libraries in community engagement, education, and cultural preservation;? ? Discussing digital libraries and technology integration into cultural institutions; ? Learning about integrating accessibility principles into library services; and ? Fostering professional networks and partnerships between U.S. and Egyptian libraries. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with @meridianintl, is hosting a @stateivlp delegation from Saudi Arabia for a project titled “Educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Gaining an understanding of educational options for deaf and hard of hearing students in the United States;? ? Exploring literacy and deafness, including the methods of teaching English and American Sign Language to non-native deaf speakers; ? Examining the role of local, state, and federal government in educating children who are deaf or hard of hearing;? ? Learning about training and certification for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students and for ASL interpreters;? ? Creating connections among institutions in the United States and Saudi Arabia to collaborate on education for deaf and hard of hearing students; and ? Exploring employment and the school-to-work transition for deaf individuals?deaf culture, arts, and community in the United States.? #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with World Learning, is hosting a Leaders Lead on Demand delegation from Japan and South Korea for a project titled “Supporting Leadership Opportunities for Women in STEM.”? ? During their time in Austin, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Developing technical skills critical for advancing women's participation in STEM;? ? Exploring successful diversity and inclusion initiatives in leading tech companies and research institutions; and ? Fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to promote gender equality, enhance leadership opportunities, drive economic prosperity. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy #LeadersLeadOnDemand

This afternoon, GlobalAustin, in partnership with the Institute of International Education, is virtually hosting an #IVLP delegation from Syria for a project titled “Preventing and Confronting Domestic Abuse and Violence.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Reviewing best practices for preventing gender-based violence; ? Discussing techniques to identify forms of gender-based abuse, report abuse, prosecute abusers, and provide assistance and protection to victims of gender-based violence; ? Improving understanding about how social developments, such as economic opportunities, education, entrepreneurship, political participation, and leadership, can serve as tools for combating violence; and ? Examining education and outreach initiatives which focus on women’s legal rights, the responsibility of men and boys to avoid perpetuating gender-based violence, and combating trafficking in persons. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with CRDF Global, is hosting a multi-regional #IVLP delegation from Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, North Macedonia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, South Korea, Philippines, Costa Rica, and Ghana for a project titled “Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: New and Traditional Broadcast Media II.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Reviewing the history and importance of press freedom in the United States; ? Examining the structure, practices, and future of broadcast journalism in the United States; ? Illustrating how new technologies shape the way news is gathered, reported, distributed, and consumed; and ? Exploring the crucial role of responsibility and accuracy in reporting in a democracy. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with World Learning, is hosting a multi-regional @stateivlp delegation from Saudi Arabia,?Malaysia,?North Macedonia,?Hong Kong,?Sri Lanka,?Vietnam,?South Korea,?Philippines, Costa Rica, and?Ghana for a project titled “Edward R. Murrow Program for Journalists: New and Traditional Broadcast Media II.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Reviewing the history and importance of press freedom in the United States; ? Examining the structure, practices, and future of broadcast journalism in the United States; ? Illustrating how new technologies shape the way news is gathered, reported, distributed, and consumed; and ? Exploring the crucial role of responsibility and accuracy in reporting in a democracy. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IVLP #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with Meridian, is hosting a delegation from Argentina for a project titled “Nonprofit and Board Management Training for Binational Centers.”? ? During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Focusing on best practices and training in effective?non-profit organization management;? ? Enhancing their understanding of board development, including recruitment and engagement; ? Developing strategies for board-executive director partnerships; and ? Exploring best practices for securing funding (and other resources) for non-profits and NGOs through fundraising, partnerships, and other means. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with Global Ties U.S., is hosting a #StateINL delegation from Mexico for a project titled "Trafficking and Transnational Crime Study Tour". During their time here, the delegation will be impacting the community by: ? Examining how human trafficking and other transnational crimes are handled at the U.S. border with Mexico; ? Sharing best practices in the prevention, prosecution, and protection of human trafficking; ? Exploring how law enforcement agencies collaborate to combat human trafficking; and ? Exploring what services are offered to victims of human trafficking. #SeguridadCompartida #INLMexico #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy

Beginning today, GlobalAustin, in partnership with Meridian, is hosting a regional #IVLP delegation from Iceland, Türkiye, Lithuania, Romania, Greece, Bulgaria, and Cyprus for a project titled “Regional Cooperation on Disaster and Emergency Management.”? ? During their time in Houston, the delegation will be impacting the community by:? ? Examining best practices in emergency preparedness, management, planning, and coordination among federal, state, and local government and the private sector; ? Investigating how various stakeholders anticipate and develop contingency plans for natural disasters, pandemics, technological hazards, and/or terrorism threats; ? Analyzing the recruitment, training, leadership development, and funding for paid professionals and volunteer-based Emergency Management Service (EMS) personnel; and ? Exploring public-private partnerships and programs that help communities heal from the trauma of disasters by offering leadership, restoring hope, and strengthening recovery plans. #ExchangesImpact #ExchangeMatters #IVLPCommunity #IAmDiplomacy #CitizenDiplomacy #PublicDiplomacy