Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 5th at our Global Social Hour: Democracy – Local Roots and Global Impact! We had the opportunity to host 25… Read More
“I have been blessed to have met you and through you so many other beautiful people”
It is good to be reminded that our programs make a difference around the world. This week, we heard from Kris van der Veen of Amsterdam, who came to San… Read More
HIDDEN FIGURES HAS INSPIRED A STATE DEPARTMENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
The Best Picture nominee about three black women working at NASA received an “unprecedented” response from foreign embassies. This inspired the State Department to launch #HiddenNoMore, an initiative aimed at cultivating the… Read More
Visit of Mexican Congressional Staff to San Diego
The San Diego Diplomacy Council recently hosted a group of 9 Mexican Congressional staff who met with local officials and civil society organizations in San Diego to discuss cross-border commerce, migration, and… Read More
Iraqi Young Leader in the Spotlight
Meet Ahmad Soofe. Ahmad is a 17-year-old student originally from Mosul. His family was forced to move to Erbil after the ISIS takeover of his hometown. Ahmad is making the… Read More
Peer Collaboration Day: Building New Connections with Social Entrepreneurs from Africa
This July, 25 social entrepreneurs from Sub-Saharan Africa visiting San Diego fostered rewarding connections through the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders whose goal is to “empower young… Read More
Fellowship Programs Creating Global Partnerships
While participating in a business fellowship, Zamir a Russian fellow worked with Downtown San Diego Partnership and forged an international connection through the mutual interests of business in startups. Zamir’s… Read More
Innovation, Empowerment & Servant Leadership (6/26/2017)
Our Planet – International Marine Conservation (6/12/2017)
Our friends at the Trans Border Institute have launched a new certificate program!
Check out this exciting new opportunity to learn about the assets of the border region with one of our strongest community partners, the Trans-Border Institute!