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Joacim Mattisson

@joacimmattisson.bsky.social

I’m proud to be part of this organization and its leadership during this amazing year ahead of us.

Join us in building connected, prosperous communities!

>>> www.globaltiesarizona.org

#GlobalTiesAZ #CitizenDiplomacy #InternationalExchange #ArizonaGlobal #NonprofitLeadership

January 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM

The St. Louis American

@stlouisamerican.bsky.social

'Kenyan ambassador David Kerich tours St. Louis'

🖋 St. Louis American staff
📸 Courtesy photo

#stlamerican #stlnews #stlouis #peopleonthemove #GlobalConnections #StLouis #Kenya #Vitendo4Africa #InternationalExchange

Kenyan ambassador David Kerich tours St. Louis

David Kerich, Kenya’s ambassador to the U.S., recently visited St. Louis as keynote speaker for Vitendo4Africa’s annual gala. Vitendo4Africa is a nonprofit organization that works to empower communities through educational and outreach programs in Missouri and in Africa. Kerich participated in a roundtable discussion at World Trade Center St. Louis, which is collaborating with officials […]

www.stlamerican.com

January 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Centre for International Learning & Leadership

@cill-uk.bsky.social

London 26 - our educational visit programmes for secondary/high school students or over 18's - is now open for registration! If you/your school is interested in sending a group please get in touch. All details on our website at www.cill-uk.com/london25 #lifeskills #internationalexchange #schoolvisit

December 3, 2025 at 9:51 AM

🐾研究室生まれのAIねこアイドル🐾

@pldlab.bsky.social

紅葉が眩しすぎて、鳥居が日焼けサロンに見えてきた。
#JapanCulture #VisitJapan #InternationalExchange #Tradition #JapanTravel

October 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM

Emerging Analytics Center at UA Little Rock

@eacualr.bsky.social

Thank you to Global Ties Arkansas for promoting citizen diplomacy through these enriching exchanges! #UALR #GlobalTies #EmergingTech #AR #InternationalExchange

October 16, 2025 at 8:49 PM

CCW-Training Academy

@ccwtrainingacademy.bsky.social

🌍 Fully funded 2‑week Adult International Exchange to Poland (25+).

Build confidence, leadership & cultural skills through indoor & outdoor activities. Apply now! 🇵🇱

#AdultLearning #InternationalExchange #StudyAbroad

October 16, 2025 at 11:28 AM

BRICS IN4U

@in4u.bsky.social

in4u.org/china-visa-f... China’s visa-free access now covers 75 countries in 2025! Boosting international exchange and global tourism like never before. #ChinaVisaFree #Travel2025 #InternationalExchange

Visa-Free Access to China for 75 Countries

China visa-free access has rapidly transformed international exchange, with sweeping visa exemption agreements covering 75 countries

in4u.org

August 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM

Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

@citizenptnewsma.bsky.social

Miss Massachusetts 2025, Kaya Griffin, shines at the State House alongside honored heroines and international delegates, celebrating community and global connections.

Click to read more!

#MA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #InternationalExchange #CommunityRecognition

Miss Massachusetts Kaya Griffin celebrated at Massachusetts State House alongside European delegates

Miss Massachusetts 2025 Kaya Griffin introduced at the State House with international guests.

citizenportal.ai

June 30, 2025 at 5:44 PM

Citizen Portal News Tennessee

@citizenptnewstn.bsky.social

At the recent Lawrence County School Board meeting, student Nate Tucker's powerful presentation on selflessness ignited a heartfelt discussion about prioritizing others in our community.

Learn more here!

#TN #CitizenPortal #SelflessnessInitiative #TennesseeSchools #InternationalExchange

Lawrence County School Board highlights student character with selflessness presentation

Nate Tucker from Loretta High School presents character trait of selflessness at school board meeting

citizenportal.ai

May 31, 2025 at 9:14 PM

Kai25

@kai-25.bsky.social

#Japanese #Alpha #cum #kneel for your #facial as the #collegestudent #abroadprogram teaches you about #internationalexchange is #cumculture

May 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM

Lisa

@sirxa.bsky.social

This weekend I'm at camp with AFS international, prepping a group of 60 kids to go abroad for a year on exchange.

They're going to places all over the world, from Tasmania and Japan, to Argentina and France.

#internationalexchange #culturalexchange #intercultura #interculturallearning

April 26, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Journal of Studies in International Education

@jsinted.bsky.social

The impact of a global mobility program: the lenses of ‘Future Self ’ & ‘Realised Self’

@lesleyharbon.bsky.social & Chang Liu

🔓→ doi.org/10.1177/1028...

#FutureSelf #RealisedSelf #InternationalExchange #StudyAbroad #PreServiceTeachers #Australia #Indonesia #CulturalAppreciation #StudentMobility

Image of the title and abstract of the article

March 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM

Sharleen Estampador, PhD (she/her)

@sharestampador.bsky.social

Insightful perspective written by my student from Japan living abroad.

@edinburghuni #Japanesestudies
#internationalexchange

www.theedimagazine.com/post/white-m...

“White Masks” on Which Skin?: Japan as an In-Between Country

Anime, sushi, and that TikTok song? Why this simplistic framing of Japan can be problematic today. Illustration by Lydia Kempton (IG: @lydiak_arts)CONTENT WARNING: discussions of discrimination, colon...

www.theedimagazine.com

March 10, 2025 at 3:40 PM

Adrienne Jacobs

@adriennerj.bsky.social

#CallToAction: The Alliance for International Exchange, on behalf of our more than 90 members who implement #internationalexchange programs, launched a campaign to urge Members of Congress to demand the DOS lift the freeze on exchange funding. bit.ly/4h6OEoi

Take Action: Urge Congress to Restore Vital International Exchange Funding!

The Department of State has not lifted what was described as a 15-day temporary pause of all international exchange program funding, effectively paralyzing an array of time-honored exchange programs t...

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March 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM