Protecting Women and Children - A Multi-Regional Project
March 31- April 5, 2018 About the delegation: From the end of March to the beginning of April a delegation of leaders from around the world will be visiting Northeast Florida to learn how the U.S. justice system protects women and children through a professional program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. After first visiting Washington, D.C. twenty-seven participants will meet with non-profit organizations and members of the legal community in the Jacksonville area. T
At-Risk Youth: A Project for Africa
March 10-15, 2018 About Africa: In March 2018, representatives from Middle East North Africa will come to Jacksonville to discuss how to help at-risk youths. Currently, North African countries are facing increasing rates of death from noncommunicable diseases (NDCs). Risk of developing NCDs increases substantially with the usage of tobacco, consumption of alcohol, unhealthy diet habits, and insufficient exercise, all of which are typically introduced at young ages and continu
Empowering Women to Lead: A Project for Ukraine
February 14-18, 2017 About Ukraine: In February 2018, leaders from Ukraine will visit Northeast Florida and attend meetings aimed at encouraging women to get involved in politics through a professional program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. International participants will meet with women who currently hold office and are running in an effort to learn about the current climate of politics in Jacksonville and how women are taking an increasing role. Women face uniqu
International Potluck Themes Announced
January 11, 2018 Earlier this year we announced our New Year's Resolutions for 2018. Included was an announcement that throughout 2018, GlobalJax Members and 904 Ambassadors will be invited to attend a monthly international potluck. Attendees are asked to bring a $10 donation and a dish of cultural or personal significance to this monthly gathering designed so that GlobalJax members can stay connected, meet international leaders, make new friends, learn about other cultures
