It Started With Zlatan
The opportunity to act as a citizen diplomat presents itself even without traveling to other nations. Although traveling is one of the most basic and traditional forms of citizen diplomacy, acting as a diplomat at home is something we have all experienced to a certain extent. For a soccer coach in Des Moines, Iowa, a greater opportunity to be a domestic citizen diplomat couldn't have presented itself.
Read Ron Rowland's story about a soccer team in Des Moines which is compiled of several immigrant boys from seventeen countries. The players bonded together to create a great team and also learned about international issues and cultural differences. Read more and don't forget to submit your own stories.
Posted Wednesday, August 18, 2010