Press Releases

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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Open World Welcomes Members of Parliament from Ukraine

July 18, 2017
For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Open World Leadership Center welcomes Members of Parliament from Ukraine for a 10-day professional program. After an orientation in Washington, D.C., delegates will be hosted by WorldChicago in Chicago, IL from July 20-26.

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Open World Welcomes Peruvian Members of Congress

July 12, 2017
For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Open World Leadership Center welcomes its first delegation of Peruvian Members of Congress for a 10-day professional program. After an orientation in Washington, D.C., delegates will be hosted by Friendship Force Club of Austin in Austin, TX from July 14-20.

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Open World Welcomes Fifth Annual Delegation of Senator Ben Nelson Fellows

June 7, 2017
For Immediate Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Open World Leadership Center welcomes its fifth delegation of Senator Ben Nelson Fellows, six medical researchers from Russia. Open World’s Board of Trustees created the Senator Ben Nelson Fellows program to honor Senator Nelson's contribution to Open World and improve ties between the U.S. and Russia. After an orientation in Washington, D.C., delegates’ professional programming will occur in Omaha, NE, Senator Nelson’s home state. Local homestays for delegates will be hosted by Council Bluffs Sister City in Council Bluffs, IA from June 9–17.

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