Citizen Diplomacy

Citizen Diplomacy is the concept that the individual has the right, even the responsibility, to help shape U.S. foreign relations, “one handshake at a time.” Citizen diplomats can be students, teachers, athletes, artists, business people, humanitarians, adventurers or tourists. They are motivated by a responsibility to engage with the rest of the world in a meaningful, mutually beneficial dialogue.

Become more involved, and use this web site as a individualized pathfinder to citizen diplomacy.

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Anjali Bhatia, Khris Nedam, Greg Mortenson, Donna Tabor, Tarik Daoud and Jillian Poole (not pictured above) were honored at the National Awards ceremony in Washington D.C on Feb. 12. Click here to see pictures taken at the event.
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Citizen Diplomacy in the News
World views U.S. 'more positively' (BBC). Read story
Citizen Diplomats: Changing America's Image 'One Handshake at a Time' (VOA News). Read story
U.S. Citizen Diplomats honored for volunteering abroad (Christian Science Monitor) - Read story
'Every Citizen A Diplomat ' (Diplomatic Pouch) - Read story
Young Arab Leaders Meet in New York (The Arab American News) - Read story
 
International Diplomacy News
Defense Secretary Robert Gates urges more spending for U.S. diplomacy. Read more
 
U.S. Center For Citizen Diplomacy News
Jazz and Diplomacy - a thoughtful analogy from Amb. John K. Menzies. Read more
Citizen Diplomats Honored. Read more
U.S. Center Board member Manatt receives ISU Distinguished Alumni Award. Read more
Center's website picked as the "Site of the Month" by the Foreign Service Journal. Read more
You Can Change the World! Global Youth Service Day April 25-27 2008
         
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Shoppers Guide  

Shopper's Guide

Whether you want to care for cheetahs in Namibia or study sea turtles in Sri Lanka, learn how to find the right non-profit and the right project for your best international intentions. Learn more.

 
Children from around the world create masterpieces for world leaders  

Children from around the World Create Masterpieces for World Leaders

The most creative children from around the world gathered in Washington, DC on June 23-25, 2007 to create spectacular artwork for global leaders. Learn more
 
Jeff Tarnue  

On First Sight, World Looks Great,

a true story about a Liberian radio broadcaster who participated in an international visitors program and was able to undergo cataract surgery. Learn more

 

This site is a compilation of resources designed to facilitate location of citizen diplomacy programs of interest. Organizations listed herein are neither endorsed nor recommended. The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy does not accept responsibility for content linked to this site.

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