About Us
About Us

Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
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For almost 70 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri and provided our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures. A special focus is placed on the next generation of leaders for whom we empower by hosting youth exchanges and our Youth Diplomats program.

Professional Exchanges

Student Exchanges

Youth Diplomats

Custom Exchanges
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Get Involved

Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.

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About Us
About Us

Global Ties KC connects international emerging leaders in a variety of fields with their Midwest counterparts for the purpose of forging lasting relationships that may one day become a powerful tool for addressing some of our biggest global challenges. While in Kansas and Missouri, we provide international visitors with opportunities to cultivate deeper connections and meaningful cross-cultural exchange.
About Us

Impact

Leadership

Careers

Sign Up for Our Newsletter
What We Do
What We Do

For almost 70 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri and provided our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures. A special focus is placed on the next generation of leaders for whom we empower by hosting youth exchanges and our Youth Diplomats program.

Professional Exchanges

Student Exchanges

Youth Diplomats

Custom Exchanges
Youth Diplomats
News and Annoucements
Get Involved
Get Involved

Discover ways to get involved with international communities and opportunities to welcome the world to the Heartland.

Attend An Event

Host A Visitor

Donate

BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOU

Global Ties KC creates meaningful points of connection between international leaders and you. Together, we spark curiosity and provide new cultural experiences, creating opportunities for you to broaden your world.

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OUR MISSION

CURATE GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES

We believe every person has the right and responsibility to engage across cultures and create shared understanding through meaningful interactions. This concept is known as citizen diplomacy.

Our mission is to curate opportunities for everyone in the Heartland to claim their role as a citizen diplomat.

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BUILD GLOBAL RELATIONSHIPS IN KC

GET INVOLVED

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ATTEND AN EVENT

Meet international leaders and connect with your community at an upcoming event.

DONATE

Keep Kansas City globally connected by giving today.

HOST

Welcome an international emerging leader into your home for a dinner or overnight stay.

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GET TO KNOW US

Custom Exchanges

Global Ties KC is uniquely positioned to provide custom international exchanges in the Heartland, through speakers and cultural experiences.

Youth Diplomats Institute

The Youth Diplomats Institute is a nine-month (September to May) real world program that equips teens in Kansas and Missouri with the tools necessary for success in a global society.

Internships

Successful applicants will be invited to work with Global Ties KC and will be expected to take on a significant role with the organization.

Professional Exchanges

Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of a democratic, free-market economy, and examine practices and experiences that may be adapted back home to address local challenges.

Student Exchanges

We facilitate multiple youth programs per year that ask for a 1–3 week hosting commitment.

SUPPORT OUR MISSION

SUPPORT YOUTH DIPLOMATS

The Youth Diplomat Institute is a FREE real-world experiential learning program for high school students in the Heartland. This project was created as a labor of love to promote the values and skills of cultural competencies within the future workforce. It needs your support to grow. Your support will fund events, training, and travel opportunities for local youth. Will you support the next generation?

FUND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

Global Ties KC exchanges, while partially government grant funded, cannot happen without local support to cover costs of staffing, overhead, and community events. Will you make a donation to keep events low cost and accessible, and to help create new opportunities for mutual exchange?

KC COMMUNITY OUTBOUND FUND

The KC Community Outbound Fund is a new initiative to support local artists, educators, and community organizers to engage in international exchange. Our first delegation includes John Raux, Calvin Arsenia, and Melissa Ferrer, who are travelling to the Dak’Art festival in Senegal in 2024. We are excited to send many more groups abroad in the years to come. Will you help send KC to the world in the years to come?