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ALUMNI STORIES FROM AFRICA
In the spring of 2016, Global Ties KC hosted a program titled “Public Health: Infectious Diseases” featuring delegates from across Africa. The participants included doctors …
CRAFT BREWERIES IN KC AND MEXICO LOOKING TO SAVE THE PLANET: ONE PINT AT A TIME
At small breweries across the world, brewmasters are working to transform craft beer into an environmentally-friendly industry. On June 18th, Global Ties KC was able …
LIVING A PEACEFUL LIFE THROUGH ADVERSITY – LIFE IN IRAQ AS A STUDENT
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 …
MISSING EXCHANGE: REFLECTING ON THE POWER OF YOUTH EXCHANGES
Each July since 2014, Kansas City has welcomed a vibrant group of high school students from Mexico with the Jóvenes en Acción (Youth in Action) …
GLOBAL SPOKES RECAP: RACISM THROUGH THE EYES OF INTERNATIONAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP
In recent weeks, conversations about racial inequality in America have been renewed following the tragic death of George Floyd and countless other Black Americans. Many …
UKRAINIAN GUESTS REVISITED
Since 1999, The Open World Program has brought over 29,000 exceptional leaders from 20+ countries to the United States. It was first started by a …