MERGE Applications Open

The MENA - USA Resilient Girls Exchange (MERGE) will connect young women from the United States and MENA region in a supportive virtual space to learn about mental health, develop emotional resilience skills, and share this knowledge with their communities. Apply now to join this program.

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2021 National Meeting

The Global Ties U.S. National Meeting is the premier gathering of organizations, U.S. government agencies, advocates, and leaders in the international exchange field.

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The Latest Updates

Global Ties Network Reflects on DEI-Focused Exchanges

International exchange programs like the International Visitor Leadership Program uplift diverse voices around the world to advance dialogue, foster inclusion, and pave the way for equitable solutions. We asked our
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REACH: HBCU Global Institute Pioneers Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Field of Diplomacy

By Jacquelyn Shipe, CEO, Global Ties Alabama and Ryanna Miller, Co-Founder, Diplomatic Perspective Between April 6-8, 2021, nearly 400 students and faculty from Alabama’s Historically Black Colleges and
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Network DEI Working Group Sets Goals for 2021 and Beyond

Exchange Matters / June 22, 2021

Reflections on Designing and Implementing the Virtual Exchange Academy

Exchange Matters / June 22, 2021

The Climate of Diversity in a New United States

Exchange Matters / June 17, 2021

The Leadership Corner – June 2021

Exchange Matters / June 16, 2021

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We foster connections that break down borders, shatter stereotypes, and create a more peaceful, prosperous world.

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