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Job Announcement: Building Bridges Coalition looking for new Executive Director
This job announcement is for those interested in working for the Building Bridges Coalition. If you are interested in furthering the mission of international volunteerism and meet the qualifications and requirements laid-out by BBC, learn more and apply for this position. Read More »
Volunteer abroad with Cross Cultural Solutions
"Volunteer Abroad is the perfect short-term international volunteer experience, designed with flexibility and individual attention in mind so we can meet your needs and interests while ensuring that your time spent is effectively contributing to a positive impact on the community." Read More »
5 Questions with Member Organization, Service for Peace
Citizen Diplomacy is the engagement of individual American citizens in primarily voluntary, private sector programs and activities that increase cross-cultural understanding and knowledge between Americans and people from other countries, leading to greater mutual understanding and respect. Read More »
The Rise of China’s Youth
With a youth population so eager to express themselves via social media, such as on Weibo (Chinese version of Twitter) microblog, this can bring opportunity as well as challenges. Read More »
University of Iowa and Drake University to Host Roy Bennett: Democracy in Zimbabwe
"The MDC won the very tight 2008 election, and was recognized internationally as the winner; however, Robert Mugabe and his party, the Zimbabwe African National Union, refused to give up control. After the MDC agreed to share power with Mugabe's party, Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai designated Bennett deputy minister of agriculture." Read More »
Attention Alabama Residents! ISC to host Transformative Justice Conference
The International Services Council of Alabama, a member organization of the USCCD, will host the Transformative Justice Conference on Oct. 4 and Oct.5. The conference titled "Immigration Challenges for Communities" will be a two-day event hosted at the SpringHill Suites in 745 Constellation Drive, in Huntsville, Alabama. Read More »
Get involved: Utah citizen diplomats!
This is a great opportunity to listen to a group of individuals with great knowledge and expertise of their countries and learn more about the social and cultural problems facing them. Read More »
TEDx Spreading Ideas
TEDx are self-organized local community conferences/events around the world that occur on a frequent basis. Read More »
YSA to take part in Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play
Youth service is such an integral aspect of citizen diplomacy. Whether it is serving in your community or serving in a community abroad, it provides the younger generation to work towards something that is greater than any one individual. Read More »
Sign up for a Service for Peace project
Their upcoming program, Global PeaceMakers, will take place in the Dominican Republic. There are no restrictions on anyone who wishes to participate; everyone with a valid passport can apply. The deadline to apply is December 2, 2011. Read More »