| Register for the Atlanta Summit on
Citizen Diplomacy Now! |
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Mark your calendar for the second annual Atlanta
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy, which will take
place on November 16th at Georgia
State University!
Citizen
diplomacy is the idea that each citizen has the
ability, indeed the privilege and the responsibility, to
affect foreign policy through diplomacy at the personal
level. Through personal encounters and individual
experiences, borders and barriers become obsolete and we
begin to realize that others aren't as different from us
as we might have thought. By fostering international
understanding and cross-cultural awareness, we are more
likely to seek peaceful solutions to conflicts at the
personal and international level, all while building
meaningful and prosperous relationships.
The
Atlanta
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy will offer all
Georgians the opportunity to attend regional briefings
and cross-cultural trainings, hear from members of the
Consular Corps, and learn about the opportunities for
citizen diplomacy throughout the city and
state.
The summit is free and open to the public,
but you must register
to attend. We'll only be able to accept the first 400
registrations. You can take a look at the day's schedule
and register
on our web site. Please contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 with any questions.
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| Labor Delegates Exchange Ideas with
Atlanta Counterparts |
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GCIV hosted a delegation of labor officials from
Bangladesh, Kenya, the Philippines, and Zimbabwe
September 11th-16th. While in Atlanta they had the
opportunity to meet with their professional counterparts
to talk about challenges and successes while advocating
for worker's rights. As guests of the U.S. Department of
State, the group aimed to learn about grassroots efforts
and the government's role in regulating labor. Read
more about their program in Atlanta.
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| New Congolese Legislators Visit
Georgia on Professional Exchange Program |
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The U.S. Department of State asked
GCIV to prepare a professional exchange program for nine
newly-elected legislators from the Democratic Republic
of the Congo. The delegation visited Atlanta September
19-22. The purpose of this program was to expose the
participants to the role of elected officials in a
democracy and to learn about American aid efforts in
Africa. To fulfill this objective, GCIV arranged
meetings with a number of professional counterparts in
Atlanta and Athens. Read
more about their program on the GCIV web
site.
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| Trustees in the News |
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Laurie Grant Nichols, Vice-Chair of GCIV's Board of
Trustees, was named Chief Executive Officer of Hands On
Georgia, the premiere statewide organization promoting
volunteer service and civic engagement. Read
more about Laurie's appointment as Hands On Georgia
CEO.
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| Become a Citizen Diplomat Today!
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GCIV's membership is critical to
the success of our organization, as it serves as an
important indicator of community support for the U.S.
Department of State and other agencies that rely on us
to arrange programs for hundreds of international
visitors each year. Becoming a member is easy - just
visit our membership
page to download an application.
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| GCIV Upcoming Events |
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Tuesdays, September 25-November 20, 7:30-9:00
PM
Evening at Emory Great Decisions
Group
There's still time to join this upcoming
discussion group and increase your understanding of
world affairs. This eight-week series is based on a
briefing book published annually by the nonpartisan
Foreign Policy Association. The topics of discussion for
2007 include: the Middle East, Climate Change, Mexico,
Migration, South Africa, War Crimes, Central Asia, and
Children. Register
for the course at the Emory web site, or contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 with questions. The
group has met once to distribute briefing books, and
will begin the eight weeks of discussion October
2nd.
Wednesday, October 10th - 12:00 PM - 1:00
PM
GCIV Global Lunch Forum: Combating AIDS in
Poland
Join three GCIV visitors from Poland
for a lunchtime discussion on public health issues in
Poland. The Global Lunch Forum will be at the
AID Atlanta Office in Midtown. Participants can
bring lunch or purchase a boxed lunch ($10).
Registration is 12:00-12:10, and the Global Lunch Forum
begins promptly at 12:10 PM. Contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to
RSVP.
Friday, November 9th - 12:00 PM - 1:00
PM
GCIV Global Lunch Forum: Muslim Participation
in Politics in the U.K.
Join GCIV visitor Mr.
Mohammed Khaliel, UK Labour Party Parliamentary
Candidate, for a lunchtime discussion. The Global Lunch
Forum will be at the GCIV
Office downtown. Participants can bring lunch or
purchase a boxed lunch ($10). Registration is
12:00-12:10, and the Global Lunch Forum begins promptly
at 12:10 PM. Contact Ashley
Mastin at 404-832-5560 x 13 to
RSVP.
Friday, November 16th, 9:00 AM - 3:00
PM
Atlanta Summit on Citizen Diplomacy
Join
fellow Georgians at Georgia State University for a day
of cross-cultural training to prepare for your role as
citizen diplomat. Go to the GCIV web site for more
information about the Atlanta
Summit on Citizen Diplomacy. Registration
is now available!
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| Other Opportunities |
October 16, 11:45 AM - 1:30
PM
Atlanta Council on International Relations
Luncheon
Dr. Helene D. Gayle, President and CEO
of CARE USA, will address the October ACIR Luncheon. Dr.
Gayle will address "The Changing Face of International
Development." The luncheon is at the Capital City Club,
7 Harris Street, NW. The cost is $25 for members and $35
for non-members. Contact Francesca Cesa
Bianchi to RSVP.
November 3, 6:30
PM
Viva Villa Gala to benefit Villa International
Atlanta
The third annual Viva Villa Gala will
take place at the Carter Center. This festive evening,
featuring international entertainment and an
international buffet created by Proof of the Pudding,
will feature a silent auction of collectibles from
around the world, original art work, restaurants,
vacation offerings and much more. Tickets are $75 and
can be purchased at villa-atl.org
or by calling 404-633-6783.
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| About GCIV |
The mission of the Georgia
Council for International Visitors is to build
cross-cultural understanding and mutually beneficial
personal and professional relationships between
Georgians and leading citizens from around the
world.
Our vision is that every Georgia citizen
has the opportunity to become more globally
engaged.
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