In celebration of Women’s Day this week, we honor Cintya Gajardo Vejar and all of the amazing women leaders who we connect with San Diego. Cintya is the founder of Oleaje and… Read More
The U.K. comes to San Diego: How Professional Exchange Programs Change the World
Watch as we share the positive impact of IVLP in the San Diego community!
Cultural Diplomacy through Music
Thank you to those who joined us on Saturday at the Museum of Making Music where we enjoyed a rich evening learning about the pipa and Wu Man’s travels using… Read More
The Comedy Caravan Show
Thank you to all of those that attended The Comedy Caravan comedy show last month at The Comedy Palace. It was a huge success with over 150 attendees that experienced comedy diplomacy… 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
San Diego Start Up Week
Our very own Executive Director, Fabienne Perlov, had the opportunity to talk about the San Diego Diplomacy Council and the importance of international dialogue recently at San Diego Startup Week. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOKT7wGMLeU
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
IVLP Visitor, Major Ousmane featured in the San Diego Union Tribune
What a week it has been hosting Nigerien #WomenofCourage awardee Major Aichatou Ousmane in our city. She left for Los Angeles yesterday, but not before the chance to interview with The… Read More
One of the twelve 2017 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Awardees is visiting San Diego
This Saturday, the San Diego Diplomacy Council is honored to be welcoming one of the U.S. Department of State‘s International #WomenofCourage awardees, Major Aïchatou Issaka Ousmane from Niger. Military, mother, and… Read More
