Citizen Diplomacy Partners
Friendship Force International (FFI)
Since its founding in 1977, Friendship Force International has brought together millions of people. Active in more than 50 countries, FFI promotes friendship and goodwill through an extensive program of home hosting and exchanges between clubs.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA helps girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of being together. Through a myriad of enriching experiences, such as field trips, sports skill-building clinics, community service projects, cultural exchanges, and environmental stewardships, girls grow courageous and strong. NCIV partners with Girl Scouts to promote multigenerational involvement in citizen diplomacy and to facilitate international visitor exchanges focused on girls and women’s leadership.
Sister Cities International (SCI)
Sister Cities International is a nonprofit citizen diplomacy network that creates and strengthens partnerships between U.S. and international communities. SCI strives to build global cooperation at the municipal level, promote cultural understanding, and stimulate economic development.
U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (USCCD)
The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy promotes opportunities for all Americans to be citizen diplomats and affirms the indispensable value of citizen involvement in international relations in an era of increasing globalization.
World Affairs Councils of America (WACA)
The World Affairs Councils of America is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit grassroots organization in the United States dedicated to educating and engaging the American public on global issues. Over 500,000 people a year benefit from the network programming, including members and participants.
