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Veritas Ms. Jo Folsome
Bellarmine University
October 10, 2013
Presented By:
Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director
WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF
KENTUCKY & SOUTHERN INDIANA
Education Programs
Youth &
Speaker & Diplomat Programs
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Vision/Mission
To be the premier regional organization that enhances global
economic and political awareness
To provide opportunities for
constituents to engage with emerging global leaders and current international affairs
Bring the World to Kentucky & So.
Indiana
WAC Network
NCIV leads, convenes and educates a coalition of international, national and community-based organizations that work to increase and improve America's dialogue with the world through effective international educational and cultural exchange programs.
World Affairs Councils of America – Largest non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with nearly 100 councils across 40 states.
National Council for International Visitors – a coalition of international, national and community-based organizations that work to increase and improve America's dialogue with the world through effective international educational and cultural exchange programs.
Bring the World to Kentucky & Southern Indiana
Programs
Visitor Programs
(IVLP, Open World, YLEP)
Speaker Programs (Diplomat Series, Speaker Series)
Other Programs
Visitor Programs
International Visitor
Leadership Program
(IVLP)
Youth Leadership Exchange Program
(YLEP)
Open World (Leadership
Exchange Program)
Other Fee-for-Service Exchange Programs
Visitor Programs – Impact
Sampling of Countries
• Afghanistan
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Brazil
• China
• Colombia
• Croatia
• Georgia
• India
• Indonesia
• Jamaica
• Kazakhstan
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Moldova
• Pakistan
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• South Korea
• Tajikistan
• The Netherlands
• Venezuela
• Zambia
Themes
•Advancing Women as Business Leaders
•Breast Cancer Awareness
•U.S. Judicial System
•U.S.-European Security Issues
•New Media and Journalism
•Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship
•Combatting Trafficking in Persons
•Modern Muslim Women: A New Reality
•Education Reform
•Protect and Serve: Law Enforcement and the Community
•State and Local Government Administration
•Press Freedom and Media Accountability
•Media Literacy
•21st Century Youth: Politics and New Media
•Mining Safety
•Regional Economic Development
•Digital Broadcasting in the US
•Alternatives in Higher Education
•Police Modernization & Training
•Human Rights & Land Rights
•Empowering Local Communities
•Combating Corruption and Financial Crime
•Economic Development & Sustainable Agriculture
•Migration, Immigration & Registration
•Aviation Specialization
•Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.
•NGO Management & Civic Activism
•LGBT Rights Issues in the U.S.
Visitor Programs – Countries and Themes
• Host a dinner at home
– Invite friends
– Have an international party or a simple dinner exchanging ideas and culture
– Start a collection of gifts from around the world
Visitor Programs –
Want to become involved
?
Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?
• Be a Professional Resource
– Let us know what your expertise is
– Connect us with community groups you’re involved with
– Exchange and discussions over lunch
Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?
• Accompany groups to meetings with various organizations in town
– Learn about your city and state!
– Have lunch with them
Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?
• Become a host family
– Mutual cultural immersion
– Take them to cultural events
– Introduce them to your friends and neighbors
– Make lifelong friends
– Expand your travel destinations
Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?
Speaker Programs
WAC Diplomat Series
WAC Speaker Series
Speaker Programs: WAC Speaker Series
Speaker Programs: WAC Speaker Series
• Historic Speakers, Current International Issues
• Past Speakers:
– Mikhail Gorbachev
– Colin Powell
– Christiane Amanpour
Speaker Programs: Diplomat Series
• Engage with prominent diplomats, get an insider’s perspective for a fraction of the cost of big cities
• Past Diplomats: – French Ambassador
– Chinese Ambassador
– President of India
• Upcoming: – Singapore Ambassador
• Tell us who you want to hear from
• What topics interest you?
• Connect us with prominent speakers and we can provide an audience
• ATTEND OUR EVENTS and Sign up for dinner afterwards
Speaker Programs – Want to become involved?
Other Programs
Hershberg Scholarship
Academic WorldQuest
Global Nights Coffee & Conversation
• Be a US Ambassador for a day.
• Experience a new country without leaving Louisville.
• Make a global impact by sharing your expertise with professionals from around the world.
• Turn your dining room into a G8 Summit.
• Make professional connections with decision and policy makers from around the world.
• Be recognized as a leader in your field by professionals from around the world.
• Meet other globally-minded citizens right here at home.
• Become friends with a future world leader.
• Live with more optimism about the world.
• Build bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation between Louisville, Kentucky, and countries throughout the world.
Ten great reasons to join World Affairs Council
Membership and Support
• Individual $50
• Envoy $250
• Consular $500
• Diplomat $1000
Members-only dinners or receptions with distinguished guests
Members-only Global Travel Opportunities
Priority notice of programs and special events
Discounted tickets to events
Publications discounts
Membership and Support
HELP US BRING THE WORLD TO KENTUCKY AND TAKE KENTUCKY TO THE WORLD
World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana
200 W. Broadway, #607 Louisville, KY 40202
Tel: (502) 561-5422
Website:
www.worldkentucky.org
/worldkentucky
@worldaffairsky
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World Affairs Council of
Kentucky & Southern Indiana
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