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Greetings!
You don't want to miss these opportunities to connect with emerging international leaders!!
All the best,
Mary Lou Golden and Nancy Arneson
P.S. Don't forget that IIE members receive first consideration for hosting international visitors Not a member? Join online today! |
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International Visitor Arrival List
June-September 2009
If you would like to host any of these visitors for home hospitality or meet with them on a professional basis, please send an email to Nancy Arneson at narneson@iie.org. Please indicate the dates that you are available, and if you have a special reason for being interested in a particular group. IIE staff will follow up with you soon.
Biodiversity and Eco-tourism, Multi-Country delegation
June 20-24
20 visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Unfortunately due to scheduling problems home hospitality for this group has been cancelled. We hope you will participate in one of the other opportunities below!
Climate Change and Renewable Energy, Multi-Country delegation
June 28-July 3
7 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Already arranged
HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, A Project for Lusophone Southern Africa (Portuguese Speaking)
July 3-8
7 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes!
Date: July 4
HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention, Namibia
July 16-21
4 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes! We are looking for volunteers to host the visitors over night
Date: July 18
Soil and Water Management, Iran
July 14-18
10-15 visitors
*This program will take place in Fort Collins, CO with appointments at Colorado State University. The IIE Rocky Mountain office will assist with travel arrangements and appointments but unfortunately no home hospitality has been requested.
American Corners, American Culture, and Library Science, Multi-Country delegation
July 21-25
20 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes!
Date: Wednesday, July 22
U.S. Justice System, A Multi-Regional Project (Tentative)
July 30-August 4
7-8 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes!
Date: August 1
NGO's and Civic Activism, Multi-Regional
August 12
7 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Unfortunately due to the short time of this program (one day!) home hospitality for this group has been cancelled. We hope you will participate in one of the other opportunities in this eNewsletter!
Conflict Resolution, Multi-Regional
August 12-16
6 or 7 Visitors
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes!
Date: August 14
U.S. Foreign Policy, Multi-Regional
6 Visitors
September 17-22
Home Hospitality Needed: Yes!
Date: September 20 |
What Our Hosts Are Saying
"The Role of NGOs in Promoting Global Women's Issues" delegation
 In May, 23 women from non-government organizations (NGOs) visited Denver through the International Visitor Leadership Program. These talented women were examining the impact of the non-profit sector in promoting women's political participation, economic opportunities and access to education and health care; as well as partnerships between government and non-governmental organizations in addressing global women's issues.
Of the many IIE volunteers who hosted these women, below is just one example of the impact of the visit exemplified by host Iris Fontera and one of her international guests: "Shalom to my new friends! It was a pleasure for me too to meet you all. I think that you shared with us so much of yourselfs, and made us feel at home. It was my best experience that I had in Denver." - Written by one of the international visitors to the whole group who was at Iris' home. "The conversation was terrific. We learned so much about  each other, shared so much, the geographical boundaries disappeared. The issues we all deal with are the same. Again, thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to meet such wonderful people." - Iris Fontera, IIE Volunteer after hosting some of the visitors for dinner The group was also invited to a breakfast discussion hosted by former IIE Advisory Board member Pat Cooper. Current IIE Advisory Board member Laurie Hirschfeld Zeller co-hosted and assembled a panel of Denver professionals who work in the field of women's leadership including representatives from the White House Project, the Latina Initiative, the Blue Flower Fund, and representatives from city and state government, as well as representatives from Colorado political offices.
In small groups, the women discussed topics ranging from how conditions or attitudes related to women's issues have changed over the past ten years, to the balance between family life and work life.
"At my table alone were women from Colorado, Zimbabwe, Sudan and Nepal. Their accomplishments, against tremendous odds, continue to inspire me weeks later. Occasions like these, and the opportunities to share them with my peers in the community, are why I volunteer with IVLP." - Laurie Hirschfeld Zeller, IIE Advisory Board member
If you have stories or quotes like these to share please email Nancy at narneson@iie.org. | |
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Tips for a Great Evening
Have you ever had trouble deciding what to make for dinner when hosting international visitors? Or maybe you're unsure of certain customs. We've talked to some of our veteran hosts, put together two tip sheets and posted them on the IVLP web page.
P.S. Do you have a tip that's not on our list? Share with us by emailing Nancy Arneson at narneson@iie.org. |
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