This September, we host three in-person delegations as part of Citizen Diplomacy Programs at WorldBoston. Check below to see where the visitors are from and what the objectives are of their visit.
U.S. FOREIGN POLICY – GLOBAL CHALLENGES II
Regional Project for Europe
Discuss foreign policy issues of concern to Europe and the United States, including counter terrorism and security, transatlantic relations, the changing roles of international organizations such as NATO and the United Nations, trans-boundary environmental policy issues, and global trade trends which frame positions in U.S. foreign policy
Expose participants to the various stakeholders in U.S. foreign policy formulation and to a range of policy views in the public and private sectors
BEST PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INTERNATIONALIZATION
Project for Mexico
Discuss best practices in higher education internationalization
Explore the diversity of U.S. higher education, including large land grant universities, small private colleges, and community colleges
YOUTH VOLUNTEERISM AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Project for Qatar
Examine the impact of volunteerism in U.S. communities and how volunteers are inspired to foster a culture of service, civic involvement, and responsibility
Demonstrate best practices in volunteer recruitment, retention, and management
Explore the effectiveness of social media in volunteer efforts
Experience volunteer opportunities alongside American citizens of all ages and backgrounds
Showcase successful ways to engage youth in after-school activities and programs focused on meaningful acts of service
