As an organization that strives to create a more peaceful, prosperous and stable world though international exchanges, we are horrified by Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine. The San Diego Diplomacy Council (SDDC) has led our region’s people-to-people diplomacy for over forty years, forging bonds of cooperation with young leaders from over 130 countries, including Ukraine… Read More
Announcing Executive Director Transition and Search for a New Leader
San Diego Diplomacy Council Announces Executive Director Transition Nonprofit Promoting International Diplomacy to Locals and Beyond Seeks New Leader SAN DIEGO (April 26, 2021) – The San Diego Diplomacy Council has announced that it is seeking a new executive director to helm its work promoting trust, cultural understanding and collaboration between San Diego and the… Read More
2021 International Woman of Courage Award
To celebrate International Women’s Day, the San Diego Diplomacy Council has had the honor of hosting a recipient of the U.S Secretary of State’s International Woman of Courage Award for the last 6 consecutive years. We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting one of the 2021 International Woman of Courage awardees Judge Erika Lorena Aifan, who hails from Guatemala…. Read More
SDDC is committed to promote dialogue and democracy
Like many in the world, the San Diego Diplomacy Council watched the assault against the U.S Capitol building, the temple of our democracy and a model for many societies around the world, with horror and sadness. The San Diego Diplomacy Council is a non-partisan organization, but what happened on January 6th, 2021 is an attack against… Read More
2020 Year in Review
For over 40 years, the San Diego Diplomacy Council has connected world leaders across sectors with San Diego to build trust, dialogue, and collaboration, all while promoting global prosperity and peace. This year did not unfold in a way any of us could have predicted. Our 2020 calendar was set to be filled with international visitors, community hosting… Read More
Women’s Equality Day
When the 19th Amendment became official in 1920, it marked an incredible victory for a century-long battle. Now, a century on from that momentous date, we’ve still got work to do. Today is a cause for celebration. It has been 100 years since the 19th Amendment was officiated, constitutionally enabling women’s right to vote. This… Read More
Partner Spotlight: Hopscotch Labs
Hopscotch Labs is a partner and instigator in the community. As a design innovation consultancy, Hopscotch regularly works with companies to design better products and services by understanding consumer needs. Three years ago, Hopscotch Labs came on board as a company sponsor for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSELI) entrepreneurs hosted by the San… Read More
Global Response to Black Lives Matter
People around the world are demanding change. Over the last few weeks, the world has experienced a tipping point. Triggered by the death of George Floyd, protests and general discontent at civil injustices have reignited the flame of action. If you attended our Online Global Trivia event last night, you would have seen that our… Read More
Standing for Racial Justice and Peace
As a 40-year-old organization committed to promoting international dialogue and collaboration on global challenges such as minority rights, the San Diego Diplomacy Council reasserts its stance for racial justice and peaceful change. The Diplomacy Council endeavors to encourage global cooperation and understanding in everything that we do. Undoubtedly, humanity is at its best when we… Read More
Program Spotlight: Women in Peace & Security
In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, the San Diego Diplomacy Council brought 32 female leaders across Europe and the Western Hemisphere to San Diego to discuss how women are critical to preventing and resolving conflict, countering violent extremism and building post-conflict peace and stability. During their 4 days visit, they met with local… Read More
