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Celebrating the Impact of Our 2024 Summer Interns

At Global Ties Sacramento, our summer internship program is an essential part of our mission to connect Sacramento to the world through impactful international exchange programs. This year, our dedicated interns played a crucial role in welcoming 89 international visitors and contributing to nine successful exchange visits as part of the U.S. Department of State’s […]

IVLP Highlight: Diversifying University Partnerships – A Multi-Regional Project

In October 2024, Global Ties Sacramento proudly hosted 23 higher education professionals from across the globe as part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). The focus of this visit was “Diversifying University Partnerships,” and the group engaged in vital discussions surrounding diversity, inclusion, and partnerships in U.S. higher education, with […]

Celebrating the 2024 IVLP Impact Awardees

In partnership with the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Meridian International Center proudly announces the third cohort of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) Impact Awards Initiative. This year, 120 distinguished IVLP alumni from 101 countries have been recognized for their exceptional contributions to addressing global challenges through innovative community […]

Interview with Home Hospitality Host Brian Green

Global Ties Sacramento recently had the opportunity to interview local Home Hospitality host, Brian Green. Incredibly aware of the benefits in reciprocal storytelling and the exchange of cultural perspectives, Brian values his role as host to visiting leaders during their time in California’s capitol.

Watch Brian’s interview about his recent experience hosting an Open World delegation from Vietnam and why he continues to host delegates from around the world.

Event Highlight: Open World – Vietnam

In December 2023, Global Ties Sacramento hosted five delegates from Vietnam through the Congressional Office of International Leadership’s Open World Program. This delegation aimed to engage in meaningful dialogue with Congressional staff in California whose committee memberships align with current and potential areas of cooperation between the United States and Vietnam.