By Adrianna Borja, Program Officer I have been eager to work on a Sports Diplomacy Program since studying the importance of Sports Diplomacy in my master’s program. The United States… Read More
Sports Diplomacy: Strengthening Relations and Strengthening People
It’s no secret – sports is an incredible way to increase fitness, teamwork, and self-confidence. But what does it have to do with diplomacy? If you ask us? Everything. Jim… Read More
In the News – Adaptive Martial Arts for Youth Delegation
Thanks to the Times of San Diego for sharing in an article about our recent sports diplomacy program where a delegation of 13 adaptive martial arts coaches as well as sports administrators who work with… Read More
Baci Ceremony: Blessing For the New Year
This week in collaboration with Wat Lao Boubpharam, we hosted a traditional Lao Baci Ceremony. This event was organized as a send off for our 16 volleyball players and coaches… Read More
Watch Sports Diplomacy in Action!
In July, the San Diego Diplomacy Council took 25 San Diego volleyball players and coaches to Vietnam and Laos for a transformative cultural and sports diplomacy trip to Vietnam and… Read More
News on our Sports Diplomacy Team in Vietnam
It has been over a week since our team of San Diego staff and athletes from the Exodus Social Justice Volleyball Club arrived in Vietnam for our first youth sports… 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… 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… Read More
