Global Ties Detroit

🌍 🤝 Global Ties Detroit was honored to welcome a delegation of 10 religious leaders from France as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) FHI 360 Religious Freedom and Muslim American Communities in the United States program! During their stay, these leaders explored Detroit’s rich cultural landscape, engaged with local religious communities, and furthered their understanding of religious freedom and interfaith relations in the U.S. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has played a role in making this visit possible! Special thanks to the Islamic center of East Lansing, Suehaila Amen, M.P.A. and Iman Baqir Berry from the Islamic Institute of Knowledge, Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi from Islamic House of Wisdom, Saeed Khan from Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), Board Member Edward D. Clemente for giving a tour of The Henry Ford, Arab American National Museum (AANM), and City of Dearborn Heights City Council Chairmen Mo Baydoun for hosting dinner for the delegation. 👏 Your dedication and support is what makes these exchanges so meaningful and transformative!

We’re incredibly grateful to our dedicated Citizen Diplomats who volunteer their time and hospitality to support our mission—whether it’s by hosting fellows, offering home stays, or opening their homes to international visitors. 🌍✨ In a recent feature by Global Ties U.S., GTD Board Member Teresa Holderer shared her experience hosting a delegation of environmental leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan through the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) FHI 360 during the Fourth of July. Teresa’s heartfelt testimonial highlights the power of personal connections and the impact of citizen diplomacy. To read more about Teresa’s inspiring experience and how hosting fosters global understanding, click the link below: https://lnkd.in/gB9JBkmF

Thank you for sharing this great post Nishant Dixit! Congratulations on your reverse exchange program to Morocco. We are honored to help forge these long lasting connections in partnership with U.S. Department of State and PFP MENA. We can't wait to see the impact that comes from the connections and friendships that were made. 🤝

At Global Ties Detroit, we believe that global connections and cultural exchange are essential to building a more inclusive and understanding world. As part of #InternationalEducationWeek, we’re excited to celebrate the power of education to unite people, foster cross-cultural understanding, and open doors to new opportunities. Today, some of our team members—along with our current interns and alumni who’ve transitioned to staff—hosted an informational session at Wayne State University to raise awareness and recruit new interns. 🙌 Attendees learned about the impactful work we do at Global Ties Detroit and had some fun with a Global Trivia Kahoot game! 🎉 The Wayne State Office of International Programs also had a global trivia game, a map where attendees could share where they’re from and where they’ve traveled, plus refreshments to keep the energy high! 🌍✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us today! It’s all about connecting, learning, and creating a more globally-minded community.

On the first snow day of the season in Detroit, our amazing team members, Program Coordinator Charlotte Little and Communications Coordinator Brianna Ramsey, bundled up for a City Institute Detroit in Context Bus Tour! ❄️🚍 They explored historic neighborhoods like Sherwood Forest, Boston Edison, and Palmer Park, while also visiting iconic Detroit landmarks and learning about the city's rich history and vibrant local businesses. A huge thank you to Jeanette Pierce for guiding this incredible tour! 🙌 Our international fellows love learning more about Detroit through these tours, and now Charlotte and Brianna have had the chance to dive deeper into their own city.

This past November, we had the honor of hosting two International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) delegations through the American Councils for International Education World Learning. These delegations, representing Indonesia and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan), visited Detroit to celebrate 75 years of U.S.-Indonesia partnership and explore the impact of youth in entrepreneurship. A special thank you to everyone who hosted and met with these delegations, sharing your insights and expertise. Your contributions were invaluable in making their visit both meaningful and impactful. Thank you to Fordson High School, Wayne County Sheriff's Office, InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Board Member Edward D. Clemente for giving both of these delegations of The Henry Ford, Christine (Cris) Doby and Jim and Py Wolfe for welcoming delegations into their homes for dinner, Michigan State University International Center, Detroit Institute of Arts, Dearborn Police Department, TechTown Detroit, Maria and Luis Watts and Ram Ramanujam and Lakshmi Ramanujam for also welcoming delegations into their homes for dinner, Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation, @Michigan Enginering Center for entrepreneurship, and Mona David, M.B.A., Linda Schlesinger Founder of skinnytees, Kimberly Blair Director of Business Development at Rebel Nell, Samantha S Cerwin Founder of BeReworn for being panelists sharing your insights and background on women run businesses in the fashion industry.

Global Ties Detroit is incredibly grateful to Capital Group for their continued support as a sponsor of our 2024 Annual Dinner and for their past contributions to our Annual Dinners. Their partnership plays a vital role in helping us strengthen international relations and foster global connections right here in Detroit. A special shoutout to Tom Cooney, Capital Group’s Vice President and International Policy Advisor, and our valued member of the Global Ties Detroit Advisory Board. Thank you, Tom, for your steadfast guidance and leadership. Your dedication to our mission and vision makes all the difference! We look forward to continuing this important partnership and the impact it will have in the years to come. 🌎 🤝

Congratulations to Kerry C. Duggan on your U.S. Department of State Legacy International Reciprocal Exchange to Morocco! 🌍✨ We're so grateful to you and SustainabiliD for sharing your invaluable expertise with our fellows, helping to strengthen global connections. These stunning photos from your trip showcase some incredible highlights, and it's inspiring to see all the impact of your exchange firsthand. We're honored to play a role in making these meaningful exchanges possible and can't wait to see how you'll apply the skills and insights gained from your experience. 🌟

This weekend, two delegations from the Global Ties Detroit International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) American Councils for International Education World Learning, representing Indonesia and Central Asia, had the opportunity to explore The Henry Ford Museum. GTD Board Member Edward D. Clemente graciously led an engaging and informative guided tour for the visiting groups. A special thank you to Ed and The Henry Ford for warmly welcoming our international guests! 🌎 🤝

Global Ties Detroit wants to continue honoring our sponsors, this sponsor happens to also be our 2024 Annual Dinner Cultural Diplomat award recipent The Henry Ford! We were so honored to be able to recognize The Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation as our 2024 Cultural Diplomat. Global Ties Detroit is grateful for our partnership. The Henry Ford hosts hundreds of fellows and delegates for us each year. Our visitors love visiting the amazing museum. Thank you The Henry Ford your contributions to Global Ties Detroit and for your continuous support of Global Ties Detroit! 🤝 🌎