Egypt: Sharing Best Practices for Documenting Cultural Heritage
GlobaJax hosted a delegation of archaeologists and historical conservationists from Egypt to examine best strategies on documenting cultural heritage. Participants learned about current U.S. theory, practice, and application of new technology in cultural heritage protection. The program highlighted methods used by public and private entities to raise awareness of conflict antiquities. Participants met with organizations such as the UNF Digital Humanities Institute, Florida Mu
Afghanistan: Veterinary Science Experts in High Profile US-China Livestock Management Training Progr
As part of the Afghan Trilateral Training Program, a U.S. –China Training Program for Afghan Cooperation and Reconstruction, GlobalJax hosted a delegation from Afghanistan to learn and share best practices for livestock management, public health risk mitigation, and agricultural sector development. The delegation met with various resources including the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Farm Bureau, and University of Florida to be trained in vet
Kazakhstan: Countering Disinformation
GlobalJax hosted a delegation from Kazakhstan to gain insight about responsible journalism and government transparency from US news outlets. The program highlighted political and economic reporting, and the examination of pre-recording and live interview formats. Delegates interacted with local organizations such as Florida Times-Union, Jax Daily Record, and Office of Public Accountability to discuss effective ways of ensuring correct and factual information is released to th
Uganda: Juvenile Justice Reform
GlobalJax hosted a delegation of legal professionals from Uganda to learn about the US juvenile justice system. Participants learned ways to assess risk level in young people, became informed on types of intervention and treatment, and observed social workers to get an understanding on how they provide targeted rehabilitation and reintegration programs. The delegation also got an overview of fair representation in the US court system, and reviewed juvenile justice reform effo
Ukraine: Healthcare Practitioner Innovation
As part of the Open World Leadership Center, a U.S. Congress exchange program for countries of the post-Soviet era, GlobalJax hosted a delegation of healthcare practitioners from Ukraine to learn best strategies about telehealth technologies and ways other innovations help to expand access to healthcare to rural regions. While in Jacksonville, delegates had policy meetings with several Members of Congress and Senate, including staff, to collaborate on best practices for build
