Our Network Members

Global Ties U.S. leads the country’s largest and oldest citizen diplomacy network of nonprofit organizations, with 80+ members implementing exchange programs in all 50 U.S. states.

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California

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Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
Sports Diplomacy and Women’s Empowerment: A Q&A with Olympian Shannon Rowbury 
How Citizen Diplomacy Shapes the World
45 Years of People-to-People Exchanges

Colorado

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Empowering Educators: Cross-Cultural Insights on Teaching and Learning
Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Global Collaboration
Strengthening Democracy Through Exchange
Exploring Digital Frontiers Through Technology Exchanges 

Florida

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Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
Serving Communities and International Visitors
Crafting Community Through Exchange Programs
Career Connections Miami: A Convergence of Culture, Connection, and Career Growth

Illinois

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Serving Communities and International Visitors
Empowering Women Worldwide Through Citizen Diplomacy
Civic Engagement Through Global Outreach
Strengthening Global Health Capacity and Accessibility Through Exchange

Iowa

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Impact of Exchange Exhibit Brings the World to Iowa
Strengthening Democracy Through Exchange
Photo Exhibit Highlighting International Exchange Programs to Stop in Iowa
Emerging Leader Highlights Exchange Opportunities from Iowa to Japan

Kentucky

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Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
How Citizen Diplomacy Shapes the World
100 Years of Citizen Diplomacy in Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
Women’s Empowerment and its Impact

Massachusetts

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Fostering Understanding Through Cultural Diplomacy
Crafting Community Through Exchange Programs
How Citizen Diplomacy Shapes the World
Cultivating Global Perspectives Through Educational Exchanges

Michigan

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A Look Back at 2024 Diplomacy Begins Here Summits 
Fostering Understanding Through Cultural Diplomacy
Empowering Educators: Cross-Cultural Insights on Teaching and Learning
Setting the Table for Diplomacy 

Nebraska

Nevada

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Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
Protecting our Environment Through International Exchange
Combating Disinformation Through International Exchange
Advocacy Tools and Strategies from Northern Nevada International Center

New York

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Empowering Educators: Cross-Cultural Insights on Teaching and Learning
Ten Years of Working Toward a More Safe and Secure World
Empowering Women Worldwide Through Citizen Diplomacy
Building Partnerships in International Education  

North Carolina

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Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
How Citizen Diplomacy Shapes the World
Bringing Mindfulness to the Media Through Exchange
Contributing to Civic and Social Justice Through Exchange

Ohio

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Empowering Educators: Cross-Cultural Insights on Teaching and Learning
Setting the Table for Diplomacy 
Q&A with Rid-All Green Partnership
Remembering Three Decades of Citizen Diplomacy  

South Carolina

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Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow
Empowering Women Worldwide Through Citizen Diplomacy
21st Century Changemakers Advancing Diversity In IVLP Programming
International Exchanges and Their Impact on Health and Humanity

Texas

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Fostering Understanding Through Cultural Diplomacy
Strengthening Cybersecurity Through Global Collaboration
International Exchange Highlights the Power of Partnerships
Global Ties Network Hosts Women of Courage
National Program Agencies

National Program Agencies are nonprofits based primarily in Washington, DC that coordinate and implement exchange programs. National Program Agencies work closely with our Community-Based Members to create tailored experiences for exchange program participants of the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP):

 

 

The Office of International Visitors 

The Office of International Visitors (OIV) at the U.S. Department of State is responsible for implementing the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). OIV works closely with the private sector, including the National Program Agencies and Community-Based Members of Global Ties U.S.

Legacy CBMs
  • Legacy Community-Based Members are member organizations that are no longer actively programming IVLP projects. They may be continuing their involvement with the IVLP by being a support to other CBMs, such as by providing home hospitality, resource outreach, and other activities.
  • Geneseo International Area Thanksgiving Program
  • Grand Island Area Council for International Visitors
  • International Center of Syracuse
  • International Relations Council of Riverside
  • Oklahoma City International Visitors Council
  • Paris International Fellowship
  • Wright State University