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MIUSA provides opportunities for people with disabilities
Video from MIUSA talks about the opportunities for people with disabilities to be citizen diplomats. Read More »
Take a Moment. Grow this Movement
You have seen the results of citizen-to-citizen diplomacy. You have read and heard the stories of what people believe through our "I believe" campaign as well as through our previous stories campaign. Now, it's time to take a moment and contribute to ensure that this movement continues to grow and prosper. Read More »
American Voices—Music Fosters Understanding
Music and the arts are play an imperative role in citizen diplomacy because they serve as an attractive method of connecting people from across different cultures and nations. Music is a phenomenal way to foster greater understanding between peoples. Read More »
Video: Global Citizen Year creates citizen diplomats
Watch Abby Falik from Global Citizen Year speak about the organization and what it's doing to create a future with citizen diplomat leaders in America. Read More »
YSA Grants and Awards
Youth Service America (YSA) has announced some award and grant opportunities that may be of interest to youth. Learn more here! Read More »
Do You Believe?
As we look towards the future, we see a multitude of opportunities and successes. We believe that because of you, the individuals who give this movement power, citizen diplomacy will continue to be an influential force in making this world a more peaceful and just place. Share with us what you believe by posting a comment, photo or video to our website. Read More »
Video Friday: AYUSA, Gabriel and the Importance of Exchange
From AYUSA, a USCCD member organization, this video features foreign exchange student, Gabriel from Lebanon and how his experience in the US is impacting himself and others. Read More »
Chinese Students at Iowa Universities Present Opportunities
Looking at Iowa specifically, both the University of Iowa and Iowa State University have seen exponential growth in the number of students from China. ISU numbers since 2007 have grown 657 percent. At Iowa's third largest public university, the University of Northern Iowa, Chinese student growth was at 192 percent. Read More »
Back by Popular Demand
'Tis the season for giving, so why not honor those who have given their time and effort to being a citizen diplomat. Perhaps they have volunteered; hosted an international student; or spent a gap year before college to help citizens in another country. Regardless of whatever capacity they have served, they deserve to be honored. Read More »