By Carmelina Herrera, Program Associate Background of the YSEALI Program As the newest member of our Programs Team, I was excited to work on the Young Southeast Asian Leaders… 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
SD Pride and IVLP Alumni Collaboration
Over the years, the San Diego Diplomacy Council has been honored to partner with San Diego Pride in hosting International Visitors during State International Visitor Programs (IVLP). During their time… Read More
Global Leaders Online Forum: The Power of Community – A Discussion with International LGBTQ Leaders
Thank you to everyone who joined the Global Leader’s Online Forum celebrating Pride month, in partnership with San Diego Pride and Sempra Energy. It was a pleasure being able to… Read More
Our lasting Impact: Promoting LGBTQ rights in Malaysia
The visits of global LGBTQ community leaders and activists to San Diego are not just a matter of cultural and professional exchange. Already ambassadors of change in their own country,… 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… 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
Annual Pride World Forum 2016
We were thrilled to co-host the “Pride World Forum” for its third consecutive year this June alongside San Diego Pride and the San Diego LGBT Community Center. The event brought over… Read More