We are delighted to announce that three of our recent fellowship hosts have been awarded Professional Fellows Program – U.S. Department of State funded trips to visit their fellows in their home countries! Sandra Martinez of Project Concern International will visit her fellow Hasmida Karim of the Association of Women in Southeast Sulawesi in Indonesia. Silvia Armitano Mah of Hera Labs will visit Akmal… Read More
ADDRESS FROM OUR INCOMING BOARD PRESIDENT
Dear Members, Partners, Donors and Supporters of the San Diego Diplomacy Council Team: It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the incoming Board President of the San Diego Diplomacy Council for 2018-2019. The San Diego Diplomacy Council has a long and rich history in our community of building global relationships and expanding mutual… Read More
Help Us Pack!
The San Diego Diplomacy Council, in collaboration with the National Ability Center and the Exodus Social Justice Volley Ball Club, is proud to embark on our first Youth Sports Diplomacy Program! Our 12 players and coaches will be leaving for Vietnam and Laos in less than two weeks and are getting ready by trying Vietnamese… Read More
2018 GLOBAL CYBER SUMMIT
The Global Cyber Summit on June 21st allowed San Diegans to listen, speak, and network with cyber leaders from Australia, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Brunei, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Germany, Hong Kong S.A.R, India, Latvia, Mexico, Namibia, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Romania, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. Special thanks the speakers and panelists, and a very warm thank you… Read More
Fostering HIV/AIDS Global Cooperation
The San Diego Diplomacy Council creates international professional, cultural and educational experiences that connect and empower people and organizations, driving positive change in themselves, the community, and the world. The story of Carolina and Michele is one more example of how our programs empower world leaders to make a difference in their communities. Carolina Ramos, Latino Service coordinator… Read More
Celebrating a Ramadan dinner with one of our fellows
All are welcome to join us this Friday evening in sharing a Ramadan dinner, prepared by our very own Indonesian fellow and chef, Midha. Together we will venture to her home country (from right here in San Diego) where we will immerse ourselves in the Sulawesian culture. Prepare for an evening full of new customs and… Read More
Citizen diplomacy at work in our schools!
Who knew talk of current politics could galvanize such smiles! Last Monday, students from La Jolla Country Day School and The Preuss School UCSD compared demographic and political trends in the U.S and Europe with our International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) group of experts from Germany. The students and visitors engaged in a very honest, thought-provoking and civic dialogue on critical topics, such… Read More
Employment Opportunity
We are looking for an IVLP PROGRAM ASSOCIATE, Exempt Part-time Position Position Summary: Under the supervision of the IVLP Program Director, the IVLP Program Associate works to ensure a successful visit for the international visitors and the local program professional partners. The Program Associate will assist with all aspects of the program including researching prospective local… Read More
Successful Chef’s Dinner Party, Recieved by 2017 Gala Auction Bidder Sharon Payne
Last year’s Gala included a successful auction including a Chef’s Dinner, donated by the restaurant Civico 1845. Recently, bidder Sharon Payne, expressed her gratitude and excitement for the successful dinner. “We were the successful bidder of the dinner for 10 by Civico 1845 from the Gala and had our dinner party on Sunday in our… Read More
Getting ready for Sports Diplomacy in Vietnam and Laos!
Program Directors Natalie and Heidi went to Vietnam and Laos for two weeks this March to plan for our first youth sports diplomacy program this summer. The volleyball trip this summer will include training and matches with 4 teams in both Vietnam and Laos. During their visit to Hanoi, Heidi and Natalie met with the… Read More
