On this International #ForestDay, we celebrate Muir Woods and our work bringing global changemakers to its towering redwoods — where over 500 delegates once gathered during the first UN conference in San Francisco to shape a more peaceful world.
In February 2025, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s “Tackling Cybercrimes: A Key to Modern Trade” delegation—comprised of eight law enforcement officers and online banking experts from Pakistan—focused on cyber issues and consumer protection strategies.
Meet Tatyana Bonner, a spring 2025 International Programs Intern at Global Ties San Francisco.
From January 23-28, 2025, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the Approaches to Urban Search and Rescue in the United States delegation from Türkiye on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
As 2024 draws to a close, I am filled with gratitude and pride as I reflect on an extraordinary year for Global Ties San Francisco.
From December 7-11, 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted the American Foreign Policy, Economic Security, and the People’s Republic of China delegation from Germany on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
On September 24, 2024, Global Ties San Francisco hosted a free community social hour and networking event with meaningful conversations over delicious food!
Meet Karinuelle Krisdiva, a fall 2024 International Programs Intern at Global Ties San Francisco.
Global Ties San Francisco is thrilled to announce that our summer 2024 intern Leila Shawrieh has been selected for the 2025 cohort of the Global Ties U.S. Emerging Leaders Program due to her outstanding potential to lead and shape the future of public diplomacy and international exchange!
This past summer, Global Ties San Francisco proudly served as a community lead for the Alliance for International Exchange’s Summer of Action initiative to raise awareness of the benefits that international exchange programs bring to Americans and their local communities.