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    We connect our local volunteers with visitors from around the globe to create long-lasting professional relationships and friendships. Select an event below to see how you can get involved.

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    At the Center of Global Exchange

    Detroit is a proud member of the Global Ties U.S. Network. With more than 100 chapters in 45 states and 13 countries, Global Ties U.S. has:

    • 50 year partnership with the U.S. Department of State
    • Over 40,000 grassroots advocates for Global Engagement
    • Countless leaders in custom exchange and public diplomacy programs
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    OUR NEWS

    Read the latest on public diplomacy, international exchange, and the Global Ties community.

    Global Ties Detroit Welcomes our new Program Associate Suki Hamka
    May 14-26

    We are thrilled to welcome our new Program Associate Suki Hamka to the GTD team! She brings a passion for storytelling, cultural exchange, and community engagement that aligns deeply with the mission of citizen diplomacy.

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    Global Ties Detroit Attends USGLC’s “When America Leads, Michigan Wins” Event on Global Engagement and Economic Growth
    April 23-26

    Global Ties Detroit attended an important discussion titled “When America Leads, Michigan Wins,” hosted by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition. The event brought together influential leaders focused on strengthening Michigan’s role in the global economy.

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    New Economy Initiative's Wafa Dinaro travels to Egypt in the 2025 PFP MENA Reciprocal Exchange program!
    April 08-26

    Executive Director at the New Economy Initiative and Global Ties Detroit partner, Wafa Dinaro, participated in the Professional Fellows Program – Middle East North Africa (PFP MENA) Reciprocal Exchange after hosting Fall 2025 fellow, Asmaa Moaz, from Egypt at the New Economy Initiative in Detroit. During Wafa’s exchange, she traveled to Egypt where she was hosted by Asmaa, gaining firsthand insight into a dynamic and rapidly evolving entrepreneurial ecosystem.

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