September 2017

Open World Announces 2018 Grant Guidelines

September 25, 2017
For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Open World Leadership Center begins soliciting proposals for its 2018 exchange programs from U.S. based organizations with established foreign visitors programs or demonstrated ability to host foreign visitors.

Organizations submitting proposals are asked to design 10-day professional development programs for emerging political, civic, and community leaders from Eurasia. All professional development programs must link Open World delegates to national, regional, and local levels of governance and private sector activity in their community and/or state.

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Open World to Honor Local Hosts of U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

September 8, 2017
For Immediate Release

OLNEY, MD —Today, Open World Leadership Center will honor the local hosts of U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF). Currently, USUF is hosting an Open World delegation of media professionals from Ukraine in Silver Spring, MD from September 8-16, 2017. The sub-theme for this week’s civic delegation is countering false information/media literacy.

During the host recognition ceremony, Ambassador John O’Keefe, Executive Director of Open World will present awards to the five families hosting Open World delegates. Families being honored include:

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Open World Commences Programs for Fall 2017

September 7, 2017
For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Open World Leadership Center welcomes five delegations of media and information management professionals to commence its fall 2017 programs. All delegations are completing Open World’s civic program in accountable governance.

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