About 12 years ago, while I was teaching on a Fulbright Scholarship in Azerbaijan, the U.S. Embassy called and asked if I knew anything about peace journalism, and if I would be interested in teaching a peace journalism seminar in neighboring Georgia. Of course, I gushed, “I am practically an expert on peace journalism.” When …
Building Bridges: Steve Youngblood’s fight for Peace Journalism Read More »
The World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) consists of more than 300 members across the globe, including World Trade Center – Kansas City. WTC-KC has been in operation since 1990 when the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce acquired the license. WTC-KC is a one-stop-shop for companies seeking assistance with their international trade needs, whether importing or …
Did you know Kansas City, Missouri has 13 Sister Cities? In 1956 President Eisenhower partnered with civic leaders to create sister city affiliations around the world to “help build the solid structure for world peace”. Sister cities are broad-based, long-term partnerships between Kansas City and a foreign community. Each sister city relationship is managed by …
Global Ties KC connected with former IYLEP (Iraqi Youth Leaders Exchange Program) participant Beshara Habeeb Chechman for a virtual conversation. Since returning to Iraq after visiting Kansas City, Beshara went on to accomplish a number of things, from registering for medical school to becoming a UNICEF influencer. She joined us last week to discuss her …
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On March 8, Secretary of State Antony Blinken honored a group of extraordinary women with the 2021 Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage (IWOC) Award. This award honors women who have demonstrated exceptional courage, strength, and leadership in acting to improve the lives of others, from families to communities to countries. It is an …
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