Team Members Attend National Conference in D.C.
February 8-11, 2017 Select members of the GlobalJax team will travel to Washington D.C. to connect with hundreds of leading experts in the fields of international exchange, foreign affairs, and diplomacy from across the country and the world. The Global Ties U.S. meeting theme for 2017, Unity in Community, emphasizes the need and opportunity for increased collaboration amongst International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) and other exchange program partners to achieve our s
Be a Host Family to an International Student
January 31- February 7, 2017 Florida State College at Jacksonville invites you to the experience of a lifetime, the opportunity to host a rising leader from Central America in your home January 31-February 7, 2017. The Central American Youth Ambassador (CAYA) Program is a U.S. Department of State Youth Exchange designed to strengthen the leadership skills of young people from Central America and the United States. Students will stay with host families and participate in educa
Police Professionalization: A Project for Mexico
March 19 -22, 2017 About the Delegation In March 2017, ten police chiefs and/or their deputies will be traveling to Jacksonville, FL for a professional study tour to learn more about Community oriented policing efforts in the Jacksonville area. While in Jacksonville, the participants will also explore how collaborative community relationships are developed, gain insights into mental health awareness efforts, discuss the importance of respect for marginalized communities, and
Promoting Civic Engagement for High-Risk Youth: A Regional Project for Asia
February 28 – March 3, 2017 About the Delegation Participants from Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Vietnam will visit Jacksonville to gain exposure to the activities of federal, state and local agencies involved in countering violent extremism in the United States, as well as an examination of the major policies and practices governing these agencies. The participants will also learn about community engagement initiatives and ways
Promoting Internet Security: A Project for Kazakhstan
February 22-25, 2017 About the Delegation A free and responsible press allows a well-informed citizenry to hold governments and institutions accountable. Free and unencumbered internet access encourages economic development and innovation. In environments where the press is self-censoring, as in Kazakhstan, social media presents one of the last bastions for open expression and commentary on news, social developments, and government activity. Government actions to block int
Expanding Access to Care for Marginalized Populations: A Multi-Regional Project for Health
February 12-16, 2017 About the Delegation This project is for 18 visitors from 18 countries that span the globe. The program will address the specific public health challenges and needs of marginalized and underserved populations in order to promote global healthcare. Meetings will highlight efforts to protect citizens from preventable health threats by promoting wellness programs, disease prevention activities, and preventive healthcare services. Strategies for de-stigmatiza
