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Cultural Education Through Music
More stories on citizen diplomacy through the arts and culture are coming in. Michael Naylor is today's author and contributor and details his organization Visions and Vibrations International. This organization works to assist artists in America to experience and learn about cultures around the world. Read More »
Service and Citizen Diplomacy
Pat Wurth, another contributor to our 'Share Your Stories' campaign writes in about her annual excursions to developing countries. "What the eye has not seen, the heart cannot understand." Read More »
Delegation of Young Political Leaders Heads to Turkey
A delegation from the American Council of Young Political Leaders is heading to Turkey for a political exchange program. This program will involve studying the Turkish political system and engaging in dialogue on international issues. Read More »
A Global Citizen Year
The featured story today will focus on Abby Falik, founder of the not for proft, Global Citizen Year. Her experiences in Nicaragua, coupled with her education at Harvard Business School drove her to establish this influential organization. Read More »
Int’l Education: Japanese Outreach Initiative
Since international education is an important component of citizen diplomacy, we are going to shine some light on the University of Iowa's Japanese Outreach Initiative. The goal is to promote interest and knowledge of Japanese culture throughout Iowa. Read More »
How Travel and Diplomacy Have Changed Throughout History
The ways of diplomacy have definitely changed over the years. All you have to do is simply observe the way mass media and social networking have allowed people from every corner of the globe to communicate on a single stage. Read More »
How Business is Bridging the Gaps: Keith Reinhard Event in Des Moines
Keith Reinhard, current Chairman of DDB Worldwide and founder of the Business for Diplomatic Action spoke in Des Moines on Wednesday evening on how business is bridging the gaps between the United States and Muslim nations. Read More »
Citizen Diplomat Provides Dental Care to Afghan People
This story exemplifies how citizen diplomats can make a lasting difference in the world and in the communities they work in. In Wardak Province, a poor area in the central highlands of Afghanistan, Dr. James Rolfe used his skills and knowledge as a dentist to care for the poor citizens of that region who lacked dental care. Read More »
Citizen Spotlight: Bringing People Together Through Music
"The universal language of music demonstrates our common humanity," says William Harvey. "Through learning about each other's music, we build respect." Read More »
New Story from AABF Alumni
The stories continue to stream in and we are more than excited to read them all! This next highlighted story comes from an Arab & American Business Fellowship (AABF) alumni. Eric Idehen details the connections made during the fellowship overseas in Dubai and Cairo. Read More »