Veritas Ms. Jo Folsome

Bellarmine University

October 10, 2013

Presented By:

Xiao Yin Zhao, Executive Director

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF

KENTUCKY & SOUTHERN INDIANA

Education Programs

Youth &

Speaker & Diplomat Programs

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Vision/Mission

To be the premier regional organization that enhances global

economic and political awareness

To provide opportunities for

constituents to engage with emerging global leaders and current international affairs

Bring the World to Kentucky & So.

Indiana

WAC Network

NCIV leads, convenes and educates a coalition of international, national and community-based organizations that work to increase and improve America's dialogue with the world through effective international educational and cultural exchange programs.

World Affairs Councils of America – Largest non-profit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging Americans on global issues with nearly 100 councils across 40 states.

National Council for International Visitors – a coalition of international, national and community-based organizations that work to increase and improve America's dialogue with the world through effective international educational and cultural exchange programs.

Bring the World to Kentucky & Southern Indiana

Programs

Visitor Programs

(IVLP, Open World, YLEP)

Speaker Programs (Diplomat Series, Speaker Series)

Other Programs

Visitor Programs

International Visitor

Leadership Program

(IVLP)

Youth Leadership Exchange Program

(YLEP)

Open World (Leadership

Exchange Program)

Other Fee-for-Service Exchange Programs

Visitor Programs – Expand Your World!

Visitor Programs – Impact

Sampling of Countries

• Afghanistan

• Australia

• Azerbaijan

• Brazil

• China

• Colombia

• Croatia

• Georgia

• India

• Indonesia

• Jamaica

• Kazakhstan

• Malaysia

• Mexico

• Moldova

• Pakistan

• Russia

• Saudi Arabia

• South Korea

• Tajikistan

• The Netherlands

• Venezuela

• Zambia

Themes

•Advancing Women as Business Leaders

•Breast Cancer Awareness

•U.S. Judicial System

•U.S.-European Security Issues

•New Media and Journalism

•Small Business Development and Entrepreneurship

•Combatting Trafficking in Persons

•Modern Muslim Women: A New Reality

•Education Reform

•Protect and Serve: Law Enforcement and the Community

•State and Local Government Administration

•Press Freedom and Media Accountability

•Media Literacy

•21st Century Youth: Politics and New Media

•Mining Safety

•Regional Economic Development

•Digital Broadcasting in the US

•Alternatives in Higher Education

•Police Modernization & Training

•Human Rights & Land Rights

•Empowering Local Communities

•Combating Corruption and Financial Crime

•Economic Development & Sustainable Agriculture

•Migration, Immigration & Registration

•Aviation Specialization

•Sustainable Agriculture in the U.S.

•NGO Management & Civic Activism

•LGBT Rights Issues in the U.S.

Visitor Programs – Countries and Themes

• Host a dinner at home

– Invite friends

– Have an international party or a simple dinner exchanging ideas and culture

– Start a collection of gifts from around the world

Visitor Programs –

Want to become involved

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Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?

• Be a Professional Resource

– Let us know what your expertise is

– Connect us with community groups you’re involved with

– Exchange and discussions over lunch

Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?

• Accompany groups to meetings with various organizations in town

– Learn about your city and state!

– Have lunch with them

Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?

• Become a host family

– Mutual cultural immersion

– Take them to cultural events

– Introduce them to your friends and neighbors

– Make lifelong friends

– Expand your travel destinations

Visitor Programs – Want to become involved?

Speaker Programs

WAC Diplomat Series

WAC Speaker Series

Speaker Programs: WAC Speaker Series

Speaker Programs: WAC Speaker Series

• Historic Speakers, Current International Issues

• Past Speakers:

– Mikhail Gorbachev

– Colin Powell

– Christiane Amanpour

Speaker Programs: Diplomat Series

• Engage with prominent diplomats, get an insider’s perspective for a fraction of the cost of big cities

• Past Diplomats: – French Ambassador

– Chinese Ambassador

– President of India

• Upcoming: – Singapore Ambassador

• Tell us who you want to hear from

• What topics interest you?

• Connect us with prominent speakers and we can provide an audience

• ATTEND OUR EVENTS and Sign up for dinner afterwards

Speaker Programs – Want to become involved?

Other Programs

Hershberg Scholarship

Academic WorldQuest

Global Nights Coffee & Conversation

• Be a US Ambassador for a day.

• Experience a new country without leaving Louisville.

• Make a global impact by sharing your expertise with professionals from around the world.

• Turn your dining room into a G8 Summit.

• Make professional connections with decision and policy makers from around the world.

• Be recognized as a leader in your field by professionals from around the world.

• Meet other globally-minded citizens right here at home.

• Become friends with a future world leader.

• Live with more optimism about the world.

• Build bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation between Louisville, Kentucky, and countries throughout the world.

Ten great reasons to join World Affairs Council

Membership and Support

• Individual $50

• Envoy $250

• Consular $500

• Diplomat $1000

Members-only dinners or receptions with distinguished guests

Members-only Global Travel Opportunities

Priority notice of programs and special events

Discounted tickets to events

Publications discounts

Membership and Support

HELP US BRING THE WORLD TO KENTUCKY AND TAKE KENTUCKY TO THE WORLD

World Affairs Council of Kentucky & Southern Indiana

200 W. Broadway, #607 Louisville, KY 40202

Tel: (502) 561-5422

Website:

www.worldkentucky.org

/worldkentucky

@worldaffairsky

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World Affairs Council of

Kentucky & Southern Indiana

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