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May 2012

Greetings!

In this issue of Citizen Diplomacy News we highlight an outstanding local community organization that meets with IVCLA's international delegations. We also feature two International Visitor Leadership Program alumni who have recently risen to prominence in their home countries. Scroll down to read more.

Thank you for your continued interest in our programs.

Bringing the Brazilian Community Together

l to r: Mr. Kim Hunter, Founder of Aftro-Brazilian.com and Mr. Paolo Lima, Afro-Brazilian.com Editorial Director warmly greeted the delegation to the City of Angels

Afro-Brazilian.com is a U.S. based website focused on enriching Americans on the deep rooted influence of African culture in Brazil. Afro-Brazilian bridges the gap between Afro-Brazilians and African Americans through cultural events such as art, sports, history, and music. In their news & events section you will find the latest trends as it relates to Afro-Brazilians, African Americans, Brazilians in the US, and exploring Brazil through travel!

Last month their executive team met with an IVCLA group from Brazil that was in Los Angeles to examine multiculturalism and diversity in the U.S. Afro-Brazilian.com blogged about their meeting with the group. Check it out!

IVLP Alumni Rise to Prominent Positions

IVLP alumnus Robert Fico was named Prime Minister of the Slovak Republic on April 4, following national elections in March.

IVLP alumna Joyce Banda was sworn in as President of Malawi on April 7. Banda is the first female president of Malawi and was also the country's first female vice-president.

IVLP alumnus Joachim Gauck was sworn in as President of Germany on March 18. He participated in

the IVLP in 1993.

Upcoming International Visitors

The following are among the arriving guests of the U.S. government whose professional appointments in Los Angeles will be arranged by the International Visitors Council of Los Angeles. May 2012
Armenia	Promoting Tolerance through the Arts	May 1 - 6
Burundi Kenya Rwanda Uganda	Freight Forwarding	May 2 - 5
Argentina Grenada India Indonesia Kenya Liberia Mexico Mozambique Palestine Poland Portugal Romania Sri Lanka Tanzania Turkey Vietnam Zimbabwe	Environmental Protection	May 2 - 5
Japan	Narcotics Control	May 7 - June 24
Thailand	Religious Education	May 8 - 12
Pakistan	Combating Violent Extremism	May 9 - 12
Botswana	Disaster Management	May 12 - 16
Belgium	Entrepreneurship	May 16 - 22
South Africa	Diversity & Tolerance Issues at Universities	May 22 - 26
Thailand	Juvenile Justice	May 22 - 26

Editor: Helen Thomas
Director of Public Relations
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