Our 2025 Exchange Programs Portfolio

International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP)

  1. Approaches to Urban Search and Rescue in the United States | Republic of Türkiye (4 visitors) – January 23-28
  2. Global Government-to-Government Partnership (G3P) | Japan (1 visitor) – February 12-18
  3. Energy as an Economic Driver I | Multi-Regional Project (19 visitors) – March 18-22 (POSTPONED)
  4. Rural Economic Opportunity Through Binational Tourism | Japan (7 visitors) – March 25-29
  5. Media Management | Fiji (8 visitors) – April 12-16
  6. Visual Arts for Community Impact | Multi-Regional Project (26 visitors) – April 15-19 (CANCELED)
  7. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | Morocco (6 visitors) – April 17-20
  8. Trafficking in Persons: Prevention and Mitigation I | Multi-Regional Project (22 visitors) – April 30 – May 3
  9. Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management | Multi-Regional Project (24 visitors) – May 8-14
  10. Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response | Taiwan (9 visitors) – May 10-14
  11. Religious Freedom Enhanced by Interfaith Understanding | Kazakhstan (6 visitors) – May 17-22
  12. Promoting Strategic Artificial Intelligence Engagement | Kazakhstan (6 visitors) – June 14-18
  13. Foreign Policy, Economic Security, and China | Eurasia (25 visitors) – June 19-25
  14. Tackling Waterborne and Vector-borne Diseases to Strengthen Health Sector Resilience | Africa (9 visitors) – June 24
  15. Combating Coercive Violence II | Africa (8 visitors) – June 27-29
  16. ASEAN: Maritime Policy and Security Coordination in the South China Sea | East Asia and Pacific (6 visitors) – July 8-12 (POSTPONED)
  17. Community-based Models for Addressing Mental Health Challenges | Poland (9 visitors) – July 9-13
  18. Cybersecurity in Critical Telecom Infrastructure | Türkiye (6 visitors) – July 18-23
  19. Community Engagement in the Political Process | Switzerland (6 visitors) – July 19-24
  20. Energy Security | Israel (6 visitors) – July 23-28 (RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY)
  21. The Role of Think Tanks in Public Policy | Kazakhstan (7 visitors) – July 26
  22. Advanced Battery Chemistries | India (5 visitors) – July 30 – August 2
  23. Economic Development and the Bioeconomy | Multi-Regional (7 visitors) – July 31 – August 2
  24. Women in Politics and Civil Society | Multi-Regional Project (6 visitors) – August 23
  25. Partnering on a Quantum Future | Slovenia (12 visitors) – August 27-30
  26. Communication Strategies and Project Management in the Multinational Context (ASEC) | Sub-Regional Project (6 visitors) – September 6-9
  27. Media Innovation for Telugu Media Professionals | India (5 visitors) – September 12-13
  28. ASEAN: Maritime Policy and Security Coordination in the South China Sea | East Asia and Pacific (10 visitors) – September 30 – October 4 (RESCHEDULED FROM JULY)
  29. Advancing Digital Security and Development – ASEAN/Quad | Inter-Regional Project (13 visitors) – October 4-8

Custom Fee-For-Service

  1. Tackling Cybercrimes – A Key to Modern Trade International Exchange and Leadership Program (IELP) | Pakistan (8 participants) – February 13-19
  2. Friends, Partners, and Allies Program for Journalists | Japan, Philippines (10 participants) – June 4-10

Interested in serving as a Professional Resource or Home Hospitality host for our international visitors?

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This running list is updated on a monthly basis.

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Intern Spotlight: Genevieve Whitford

Meet Our Summer 2025 Intern!

Meet Genevieve Whitford, one of our International Programs interns this summer. Originally from Australia, Gen currently studies International Relations at the University of St Andrews in Scotland.

Drawn to Global Ties San Francisco’s aim to connect global leaders with local innovation, Gen saw the internship as an exciting opportunity to contribute to cross-cultural dialogue while gaining an understanding of the inner workings of diplomacy, exchange, and globally connected initiatives.

“The chance to contribute to meaningful cross-cultural dialogue while gaining practical insight into how international partnerships are built particularly appealed to me. I am also drawn to San Francisco as a city and wanted to spend my summer somewhere dynamic and exciting!”

During her time with Global Ties San Francisco, she is looking forward to building meaningful connections, exploring California’s rich cultural and historical landscape, and being part of a team at the forefront of international engagement.

One of Gen’s greatest adventures to date was moving to Munich, Germany during her gap year — sparking her passion for travel, cultural exchange, and a future in diplomacy.

Welcome to the intern team, Gen!

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Global Social Hour: July 2025

Join Global Ties San Francisco and our international guests on July 31st for a free community social hour and networking event with meaningful conversations over delicious food!

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