San Diego Diplomacy Council

Thank you to our colleagues at Meridian International Center Global Ties U.S. and International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) for hosting a wonderful #IVLPpride event last night to discuss #IVLP alumni's continued efforts in promoting human rights. Check out the recording on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kviKOKoHINc

The application for our MENA-USA Empowering Resilient Girls Exchange (MERGE) closes on July 12. This #WorldClassConnection gives girls ages 15-19 from the Unite...d States and MENA region countries the opportunity to build #MentalHealth, leadership, and emotional resiliency skills while learning how to build community. Apply now to be a part of an amazing network of young women through this #VirtualExchange: gties.us/merge Council for International Visitors to Iowa Cities (CIVIC) Global Ties Akron San Diego Diplomacy Council World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth World Affairs Council of NH The Stevens Initiative Reclaim Childhood TIBU Maroc Exchange Programs - U.S. Department of State

Democracies around the world are in a state of decline. What are the reasons behind these trends? Are young people becoming disillusioned by democracy? And perhaps most critically - what can we do to preserve what Lincoln called "the last best hope of earth"? Join us next week for the Global Leadership Youth Program to answer these questions and more. Registration for this module (both paid and sponsored positions) is filling up fast, so get in quick! https://sandiegodiplomacy.org//global-leadership-youth-su/

For the next 48 hours, the Global Leadership Youth Program is ON SALE! To mark the launch of our fifth module, we're offering registration in all five GLYP modules for the price of four. That's a saving of $200! Hurry, this offer expires at 5pm on Sunday, July 27. Get in quick! https://connect.clickandpledge.com//6cabcae1-8ff4-471a-a8d

Pride is BIG in San Diego, as made evident in the world's largest Pride flag, used in this San Diego Pride March! With one week to go until the Global Leadership Youth Program's Global Pride module, we're looking forward to making it even BIGGER. Registration closes in FOUR DAYS, so if you've been thinking about registering, you better be quick! https://sandiegodiplomacy.org//global-leadership-youth-su/ #pride #studentenrichment

Today is a chance to reflect, educate and celebrate the importance and significance of Juneteenth. Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? We are delighted to share a list of San Diego community events in honor of this holiday, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Check it out here: https://sandiegodiplomacy.org/juneteenth-events-in-san-die/

Did you know that video games can promote empathy, peace, and #citizendiplomacy? Join our Annual Fundraising Event, Global Game On this Friday, November 13th at 5pm PST to witness the video games for diplomacy concept in action, as high school students in San Diego and Mexico participate in the popular game Among Us. Many thanks to our partner North America Scholastic Esports Federation for hosting the game and Q&A! Learn more about the event and RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-signature-event-global-ga

SDDC and IGDA - San Diego would like to extend our thanks to the sponsors and partners of next week's Signature Event. Without you this groundbreaking event and its many components would not be possible! If you're yet to purchase your tickets, don't wait until it's too late! Secure your spot (and catered meal) before the weekend: https://bit.ly/32gBnGq Image: IRC Make

Curious about what IRC MAKE Projects does, and how they are contributing to our Signature Event? Check out this video! Then, go ahead and add the catered meal option to your event ticket: https://bit.ly/32gBnGq

A heartfelt thanks to IRC MAKE Projects for collaborating with us to offer our 2020 Signature Event's guests the option to enjoy a Sudanese dinner that supports refugees in our community! Available via local pickup. Don't miss out on this opportunity on Nov. 13 at 5 PM PDT. Tickets are available now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2020-signature-event-global-ga

To our San Diego community, there is still time to register to vote on Election Day! Find your polling place and check your registration status at IWillVote.com. Experiencing issues at the polls? Call the non-partisan election protection hotline: 1-866-OUR-VOTE. Your vote matters so make sure you cast it!

Calling all U.S. community college instructors! Provide relevant, hands-on learning to students through #VirtualExchange. Apply by November 15 to the Spring 2021 IREX The Stevens Initiative #GlobalSolutions Sustainability Challenge: http://bit.ly/35IAuX1. For more info, email [email protected]