Saudi Arabia - Improving Social Services
GlobalJax will be working with leading members of Saudi Arabia to explore models of effective social work and social services programs. While here they will learn new approaches to care for vulnerable children and dive into methodologies for the care of adults, as well as the elderly experiencing physical or mental limitations. This project will open up a discussion on how social programs here in the US help adults with disabilities improve their quality of life, attain their
Transparency & Accountability in Government
GlobalJax is honored to be working with international leaders from 18 nations around the globe* on a project to explore the role of citizens, traditional and new media, academia, and civil society in fostering transparency and accountability in government. The leaders will be meeting with the Director Council Secretary of the Jacksonville City Council in order to explore mechanisms that maintain a culture of transparency in city government. Further assessment of transparency
Paraguay: Infrastructure Development and Delivery
GlobalJax is working with leaders in the Paraguayan Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Public Works and Communications on a project to increase transparency and accountability standards in their Requests for Proposals (RFP) and Government Procurement processes, as well as providing opportunities to network with local businesses specializing in wastewater facility construction and management. The leaders will meet with executives at Green Technologies, LLC. and Haskell to dis
Peru: Higher Education Regulations and Exchanges
GlobalJax is working with a 12 leaders in Peruvian Higher Education to improve and higher education standards and regulations and to increase exchanges between Universities across Peru and North Florida. The project will provide incites into U.S. regional accreditation standards, as well as opportunities to expand their professional networks and share best practices in creating transformational learning opportunities. While in Jacksonville, the delegation will visit different
Multi-Regional Project: Global Health Security
GlobalJax recently hosted a delegation of leading epidemiologists and healthcare administrators from Burkina Faso, Fiji, Montenegro, Nigeria, Taiwan, and Vietnam. While in Jacksonville, these leaders promoted international cooperation to prevent, treat, and manage infectious disease outbreaks, they discussed ways to enhance public outreach and awareness campaigns, and expanded their networks with their counterparts in Northeast Florida. Our esteemed participants met with lea
Albania - Countering Violent Extremism: Community Approaches
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of leaders and executives from Albanian NGOs and think tanks to learn about community strategies to counter violent extremism. Delegates will gain insights about promoting cooperation and preventing violence, and providing training and support for youth. This program focuses on community-based efforts designed to build strong community resistance to violent extremism and promote tolerance. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as
Middle East and North Africa: Promoting Interfaith Dialogue and Religious Freedom
GlobalJax is hosting a delegation of community leaders and professionals from Middle East and North Africa to encourage interfaith and non-religious dialogue to increase tolerance. The program will highlight conflict resolution and peacebuilding among different religions and safeguarding rights from the influence of religion. Delegates will meet with local organizations such as the City of Jacksonville Human Rights Commission to discuss anti-discrimination law, members of the
