International Focus

Meet Ally Newby, our talented intern for the International Visitors Leadership Program! 🌟 Hailing from Maryland, she's a senior at UNC Chapel Hill, double majoring in Global Studies and Political Science with a minor in Hispanic Studies. 🌎

We are excited to announce that POLKI NC will be performing at our upcoming Global Social event, scheduled for Monday, October 30th from 6 to 8 pm. To learn more and register, please visit the link below or scan the QR code! Registration: internationalfocus.org/fall-2023-glob…

Join @ncglobalhealth for their 10th Annual Global Health Conference on Nov 1, 2023 at NC State's McKimmon Center, Raleigh. eventbrite.com/e/north-caroli…

Exciting news! 🌟 We hosted a delegation from North Macedonia, and their meeting was highlighted on ABC11 WTVD! They met with judges, activists, and reps to discuss impactful change. Big thanks to @raleighboots for organizing the local speakers! abc11.com/north-macedoni…

Our international visitors had an incredible time experiencing the warmth and hospitality of local families during their professional exchange program. Check out these recent snapshots capturing the unforgettable moments shared over delicious dinners and heartfelt conversations.

Happy September 1st! We had an amazing Coffee & Conversation event with our delegation from North Macedonia today – join International Focus if you want to attend the next event! ☕💬🌍 #GlobalCommunity

@FridayInstitute @newlit @StateIVLP @MHimes_NCSU @sbausell The group raved about this program; we can't thank you enough!

Yesterday our @newlit team hosted @StateIVLP participants from Bangladesh to discuss the PBI Global program and cross-cultural student virtual exchanges. Thanks @IntlFocusNC for organizing + connecting us. #ExchangeOurWorld @MHimes_NCSU @sbausell

Madagascar & Comoros leaders in NC for coastal conservation! Boat tour at Rachel Carson Reserve with NOAA Fisheries Beaufort Lab, sea turtle rescue at Karen Beasley Center, bird-watching with Audubon, and lemur tour at Duke Lemur Center.🌊🐢🦜🐒 #LeadershipCollab #ConservationNC

🌍 Join International Focus, Inc. and make a global impact! 🌍 Connect, host, and change lives through cultural exchange. Support our programs for diversity and citizen diplomacy. Visit our website to become a member or donate: internationalfocus.org

Exciting moment hosting African Union Officials working on African Medicines Agency. Connected them with North Carolina Global Health Alliance, making impactful strides for a healthier Africa. Power of collaborative partnerships for global health goals.

Delegates with @intlfocusnc joined We Plant it Forward to volunteer for a Native Tree Seed Collection at @raleighparks Walnut Creek Wetland Center. We collected Cottonwood, Black Willow and Green Ash tree seeds. visit our website at: weplantitforward.org. #weplantitforward

This afternoon we hosted @ECAatState's International Visitor Leadership Program participants from India to discuss teacher education programs + our approaches to educator professional development. Thanks @IntlFocusNC for organizing + connecting us. #ExchangeOurWorld @NCStateCED

@FridayInstitute @MHimes_NCSU @ECAatState @NCStateCED Thank you for meeting with our visitors and sharing your expertise!

@EnlaceLatinoNC We can't thank you enough for sharing your valuable insights with our international journalists!

Thanks to @IntlFocusNC for inviting @EnlaceLatinoNC to share and talk with journalists from Pakistan about the project "Empowering Media to Strengthen Democracy". @IntlFocusNC is a non-profit organization dedicated to bridging the gap between Raleigh and international communities

February is Black History Month, and we’re celebrating with a look back at some impactful Black American ambassadors and their contributions to #PublicDiplomacy. Read about them via @GlobalTiesUS #ExchangeMatters: globaltiesus.org/black-american…

A special day at the office sharing our passion for #entrepreneurship with the @StateDept's International Visitor Leadership Program. We thank the foreign delegation for sharing their inspiring stories. @IntlFocusNC #ValentinesDay

@ncidea @StateDept @ThomRuhe Thank you for sharing your expertise with our delegation!

Travel the world without leaving North Carolina! At International Focus, we uniquely promote #NorthCarolina on the global stage while #conserving the heritage of our international communities.

Our friends at Home Is Distant Shores are having an In-Person event at the Cary Theater on July 23rd 2022; it will include 2 film blocks at 5 PM and 7.30 PM. These films showcasing immigrant and refugee stories and experiences; we hope to see you there!