why diplomacy matters
Fostering Sustainable International Relationships
Why diplomacy matters in Kansas City and across the globe
$1.03 Million Local Economic Impact (2019)
Visitors to Kansas City bring government funds directly back into our community through lodging, transportation, goods, food, and services. Global Ties KC has a strong volunteer network providing donations of time, money, meeting space, beds and meals.
1,714 KC Area Hotel Nights (2019)
Staying local allows our international visitors to experience and have access to the city, while contributing to tourism dollars. Visitors typically stay in Kansas City between two to five nights.
18,188 Community Volunteer Hours (2019)
Home hospitality and homestay opportunities provide local community members chances to connect with international visitors. Local companies, organizations, government officials, and community leaders welcome their professional counters to form lasting relationships.
3035 Touch points through 68 Meetings (2021)
Professionals and youth meet Kansas Citians to exchange best practices and participate in mutual understanding. Global Ties KC facilitates thousands of global connections per year over dozens of individual meeting, intentionally curated for each program.
Global Ties KC Annual Report
In 2021, Global Ties KC hosted 28 uniquely crafted exchange programs for over 400 international visitors.
For more than 60 years, Global Ties KC has facilitated citizen diplomacy in both Kansas and Missouri, providing our communities with opportunities to interact with other cultures through person-to-person interactions. Between monetary donations, homesteads, and home hospitality dinners, we know that there is no way we could do what we do without your support. Download the most recent Annual Report to read more about the impact Global Ties KC has made in our city.
Exchange Impact