Citizen Diplomacy

Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that the individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations, “one handshake at a time.” Citizen diplomats can be students, teachers, athletes, artists, business people, humanitarians, adventurers or tourists. They are motivated by a responsibility to engage with the rest of the world in a meaningful, mutually beneficial dialogue.

Become more involved, and use this web site as a individualized pathfinder to citizen diplomacy.


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Spotlight On Organizations

This is a place to feature successful organizations/programs doing great things in citizen diplomacy. Click here to read more on our newsletter.The national organization highlighted this month is the National Council of International Visitors (NCIV). The two state/local organizations highlighted are two programs who promote understanding and relations between citizens of the U.S. and Mexico: Puentes/Bridges Cultural Immersion Trips and The Border Meetup Group activities.

Welcome our new page: Olympics and Diplomacy! Click here to read stories about Michael Phelps, Missouri School of Journalism volunteers and President Bush in the 2008 Beijing Olympics!

Citizen Diplomacy in the News

The Washington Post : Charlie Wilson's Peace

Des Moines Register: Let's get creative with more citizen diplomacy

The Christian Science Monitor: U.S. Farmers see how their employees live back in Mexico.

ABC News: Yoga Event Stretches Across US-Mexico Border Fence.

The New York Times: Make Diplomacy, Not War.

Deseret News: USIA needs to be revived to fight anti-Americanism.

Common Ground News Service: All citizens must be equal.

International Diplomacy News

The New York TImes: Defense Secretary Robert Gates urges more spending for U.S. diplomacy.

U.S. Center For Citizen Diplomacy News

Amb. John K. Menzies: Jazz and Diplomacy

U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy: Citizen Diplomats Honored.

Iowa State University: U.S. Center Board member Manatt receives ISU Distinguished Alumni Award.

Foreign Service Journal: Center's website picked as the "Site of the Month"

New Dates Upcoming for the forum: Who Speaks for Islam?

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Read about Citizen Diplomacy in Action

Shopper's Guide

Whether you want to care for cheetahs in Namibia or study sea turtles in Sri Lanka, learn how to find the right non-profit and the right project for your best international intentions. Learn more.

Children from around the World Create Masterpieces for World Leaders

The most creative children from around the world gathered in Washington, DC on June 23-25, 2007 to create spectacular artwork for global leaders. Learn more

Donna Tabor: Nurturing Hope and Health in Nicaragua

This article is the second in a series to update our readers on the six honorees of the 2008 National Awards for Citizen Diplomacy.Learn more

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