Interns are an integral part of the SDDC team, and we are so grateful to be surrounded by such an inquisitive, thoughtful, and dedicated cohort of citizen diplomats! We would… Read More
Join us to celebrate our 45th Anniversary!
SDDC is our 45th anniversary! Join us to celebrate our past and help us ensure that our local and global impact continues for 45 more years! Tickets Here The San… Read More
Unveiling My Inner Light: A Journey of Self-Discovery in San Diego
Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) 2023 alum Nataly Navarro recently launched a campaign to support her school in Colombia, Fundacion Magic World School. To celebrate the launch of… Read More
IVLP: 80 years in the making
IVLP The International Visitors Leadership Program, or IVLP, is the Department of State’s flagship professional exchange program. It is one of the most common forms of programming we implement at… Read More
Empowering Future Global Leaders: Diplomacy through Simulations
An exploration of Diplomacy Simulations In an increasingly interconnected and complex world, the next generations of leaders and diplomats are more vital than ever before. International cooperation, diplomacy, and negotiation… Read More
Global Youth Leadership Program: Diplomatic Simulations and Climate Action Impact
The Global Youth Leadership Program is in full swing this summer! During Week 1, instructor Lorrie Culver led the program, offering 13 students a unique opportunity to assume significant roles… Read More
The best spots in San Diego, according to Sandy Hong
Sandy Hong, Program & Communications Intern, has been with the San Diego Diplomacy Council since March. As a participant in the Korea WEST Exchange Program, Sandy has spent the last… Read More
Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund: 2023 Winners Announced
The Global Ties US Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) provides up to $10,000 of funding for public service projects. A unique opportunity available to alumni of US exchange programs, CDAF… Read More
A Personal Connection to Pride
As Pride Month continues to be celebrated and honored around the world, SDDC Program Intern, Ian Mariano Von Dyl, shares his personal connection to Pride and what it symbolizes. Content… Read More
In Conversation with Program Director, Jawad Al Baghdadi
Jawad Al Baghdadi joined the San Diego Diplomacy Council team as Program Director at the start of May. Amidst the many responsibilities he is already embracing (including planning for the… Read More
