Western Hemisphere: Ending Gender-Based Violence
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation from across Latin America to explore strategies to combat gender-based violence. Participant will learn techniques to identify forms of abuse, the key role men in the Jacksonville community play in reducing gender-based violence, and discuss how social outreach and creative uses of new media can serve as tools for combating violence. Delegates will interact with Senator Aaron Bean, Circuit Court Judge Ed Roberson, and Jacksonville Area Legal
Canada: Emerging Political and Economic Leaders in North America
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of elected political and economic officials from Canada to explore the multiple issues that Canada and the United States face that resonate in each country’s society. The program will highlight shared commonalities and differing viewpoints in political and economic areas between the two nations. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as Enterprise Florida Inc., JAX Chamber, and JAXPORT to discuss economic development and improving
Delegation from 17 Countries Explores Best Practices in Water Resource Management with Jacksonville
GlobalJax hosted a delegation from 17 different countries from diverse climates to discuss regional strategies for addressing water supply and environmental impact. The program highlighted ways the U.S. manages freshwater supplies for agriculture, energy production, and domestic and industrial uses. In Northeast Florida, the group also shared best practices on balancing consumption needs with environmental conservation efforts. Participants met with various organizations such
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Travel the U.S. and Learn Alongside Iraqi Students in 4 Week Leadership Excha
Want to Develop your leadership skills, travel the U.S., and expand your worldview? Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to spend 4 unforgettable weeks traveling the US and and learning alongside some of the brightest teens from across Iraq! The Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program (IYLEP) is a four-week U.S. based program bringing together 12 US and 27 Iraqi high school students. You will develop great friendships as well as cross-cultural communication competency, lea
