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 being critical for our national security and our economy at home.

These resources include the latest impact reports, factsheets, talking points, and templates. Updated resources for 2025 Advocacy Day will be coming soon.

Resource Overview

• FY22 National and Local Impact Reports (2025 materials coming soon)
  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.
  

• 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 and community-building.
• Factsheets on Global Ties U.S. & the Global Ties Network
  These one-pagers describe our organization and our Network, including highlights of our work and impacts of our programs. 

• Leave Behinds & Talking Points (2025 materials coming soon)
  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. The talking points are intended to support our members and supporters in their meetings with congressional staff, so they can effectively communicate the impact of exchange and the need for support for these programs.

• Outreach Template 
  Our outreach template offers a customizable framework for requesting a meeting with your congressional office for Advocacy Day or otherwise.