Gulf Coast diplomacy

Gulf Coast Diplomacy – Youth Exchanges & Hosting Opportunities

Gulf Coast Diplomacy – Youth Exchanges & Hosting Opportunities

Source:  Eden Davenport

With summer quickly approaching, have you saved room for intercultural exchanges on your calendar?

Join us for three exciting exchange opportunities here in Northwest Florida!

Opportunities to get involved:

Iraqi Young Leaders Program (IYLEP) | July 26th – August 7thHost families needed! Sign up to host one to two guests this summer for a short-term cultural exchange. The application is linked above and hosting requirements can be found in the attachment at the end of this email.

Youth Diplomats Cohort 8Do you know high school students interested in international affairs, foreign languages, and new cultures? We have the program for you!

  • Youth Diplomats meet once a month to explore skills in diplomacy, intercultural collaboration, and leadership
  • These young leaders engage with international delegations visiting through U.S. State Department programs
  • Application Deadline: May 31st

Camp Global 2024: Youth Generating Change | June 18th – 21stHigh school students can join us this summer for a four-day, virtual exchange program with teens from around the world!

  • The program includes guest speakers, intercultural activities, and leadership development workshops
  • The time commitment is 10 – 11:30 AM CDT each programming day
  • Application Deadline: May 31st

For more information, call 850-417-1326 or email [email protected]

ABOUT THE GULF COAST DIPLOMACY:  It is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization facilitating and strengthening connection, collaboration, and fellowship between the people of the Gulf Coast and the global community. 

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