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Citizen Diplomacy

“I remember thinking to myself, "I wish we had more time here, and I wish I were friends with these people." Now, I believe we are friends. Even though we are separated by an ocean, you all still have a place in my heart, home, and at my table anytime.” 

Azerbaijan Delegate

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International House’s Citizen Diplomacy Program-represents the city of Charlotte as a community based partner to the U.S. Department of State for the purpose of fostering international relationships in alignment with U.S. Foreign Policy.

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Through the initiatives sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), foreign dignitaries are provided the opportunity to gain knowledgeable experience through the lens of our best practices, values, and culture, while sharing their own valuable experiences in similar fields with their American counterparts.

Key Program Areas:

  • Dinner Hosting

  • Home Stay Hosting

  • Ecosystem Networking Events

  • Entrepreneurial Fellowships

  • International Visitor Leadership Program

  • Internship Opportunities

  • Professional Youth Exchanges

  • State Department Debriefs

Top Research Topics:

  • Entrepreneurship and International Business

  • Economic Development

  • Grassroots Human Rights Efforts

  • Efficient Energy and Manufacturing

  • FinTech, InsurTech, and RegTech

  • Sports Diplomacy

  • Volunteerism and Civic Action

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International House’s Citizen Diplomacy Program-represents the city of Charlotte as a community based partner to the U.S. Department of State for the purpose of fostering international relationships in alignment with U.S. Foreign Policy.

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Through the initiatives sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, such as the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), foreign dignitaries are provided the opportunity to gain knowledgeable experience through the lens of our best practices, values, and culture, while sharing their own valuable experiences in similar fields with their American counterparts.

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Delegates

Countries

Community

Partners

Our work would not be possible without the support of our local community.

 

As a business owner, organizational leader, political figure, or community advocate, or as someone who wants to give back to the world through shared experiences, there are ways to get involved with the incredible

work of the Citizen Diplomacy Program.

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We rely on local leaders across a variety of industries to meet with delegations; we showcase Charlotte’s culture by attending local

events with delegations; and few things are better than sharing

a dinner table with local hosts and global visitors.

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Please reach out to learn more about how to get involved!

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