Advocacy Resources

This section includes all of our available advocacy resources to support the Global Ties Network in speaking up for international exchange and public diplomacy programs–as effective tools for foreign policy, which strengthen our national security and boost our economy here at home.

Updated resources for 2025 Advocacy Day are now available: 

Resource Overview

• FY23 National and Local Impact Reports 
  Produced annually based on data from our members, these reports detail the overall national economic impact of the Global Ties Network, as well as the local economic impact for each of our Community-Based Member organizations and their communities.
  
  • Methodology Statement 
    Impact Reports are produced from data self-reported by almost 80 Community-Based Member (CBM) organizations across the United States. Learn more about the methodology HERE. 

• Global Ties U.S. Community Impact Study
  The Global Ties U.S. Community Impact Study is the only study of its kind to focus on the benefits that local people and communities derive from participating in exchange programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) — benefits that include U.S. workforce development.
• Outreach Template 
  Our outreach template is a customizable framework. Please use or adapt this template to reach out to your congressional office to request a meeting on Global Ties Network Advocacy Day, February 18. 
• Factsheets and Leave Behinds for the Global Ties Network
  These one-pagers describe our organization and our Network, including highlights of our work and impacts of our programs. Updated for the Global Ties Network Advocacy Day each year, this set of resources supports the “ask” for funding to support educational and cultural exchange programs. 

• Talking Points (login required)
  The talking points are intended to support Global Ties Network members in their meetings with congressional staff, so they can effectively communicate the impact of exchange and the need for support for these programs.
• For Reference
  • Review key Committees in the Senate and the House to familiarize yourself with their leaders and members (HERE)
  • Cross-reference these Committees with our nationwide Network (HERE – login required)